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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.85, 39,019 and 13,526.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.85, 39,019 and 13,526.43 is: 20,289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.85 : 39,019 = 13,526.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.85/39,019 = 13,526.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.85x = 39,019 × 13,526.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.85x = 527,787,772.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,787,772.17/26,012.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,289.50

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