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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,172.75, 39,271.73 and 13,026.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,172.75, 39,271.73 and 13,026.27 is: 19,545.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,172.75 : 39,271.73 = 13,026.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,172.75/39,271.73 = 13,026.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,172.75x = 39,271.73 × 13,026.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,172.75x = 511,564,093.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,564,093.22/26,172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,545.68

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