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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.47, 38,993.01 and 13,326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.47, 38,993.01 and 13,326.06 is: 19,979.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.47 : 38,993.01 = 13,326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.47/38,993.01 = 13,326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.47x = 38,993.01 × 13,326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.47x = 519,623,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,623,362.74/26,007.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,979.77

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