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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.72, 39,023.30 and 13,529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.72, 39,023.30 and 13,529.30 is: 20,293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.72 : 39,023.30 = 13,529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.72/39,023.30 = 13,529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.72x = 39,023.30 × 13,529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.72x = 527,957,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,957,932.69/26,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,293.80

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