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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,704.72, 39,998.70 and 13,534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,704.72, 39,998.70 and 13,534.48 is: 20,272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,704.72 : 39,998.70 = 13,534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,704.72/39,998.70 = 13,534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,704.72x = 39,998.70 × 13,534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,704.72x = 541,361,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,361,605.18/26,704.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.13

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