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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,660.94, 39,967.62 and 13,506.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,660.94, 39,967.62 and 13,506.54 is: 20,247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,660.94 : 39,967.62 = 13,506.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,660.94/39,967.62 = 13,506.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,660.94x = 39,967.62 × 13,506.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,660.94x = 539,824,258.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,824,258.23/26,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,247.76

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