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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,690.72, 39,977.76 and 13,520.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,690.72, 39,977.76 and 13,520.48 is: 20,251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,690.72 : 39,977.76 = 13,520.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,690.72/39,977.76 = 13,520.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,690.72x = 39,977.76 × 13,520.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,690.72x = 540,518,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,518,504.52/26,690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.18

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