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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.47, 38,994.51 and 13,327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.47, 38,994.51 and 13,327.06 is: 19,981.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.47 : 38,994.51 = 13,327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.47/38,994.51 = 13,327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.47x = 38,994.51 × 13,327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.47x = 519,682,174.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,682,174.44/26,008.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,981.27

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