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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,691.47, 39,978.88 and 13,521.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,691.47, 39,978.88 and 13,521.23 is: 20,252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,691.47 : 39,978.88 = 13,521.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,691.47/39,978.88 = 13,521.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,691.47x = 39,978.88 × 13,521.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,691.47x = 540,563,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,563,631.62/26,691.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,252.30

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