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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,172.91, 39,238.71 and 13,018.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,172.91, 39,238.71 and 13,018.11 is: 19,516.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,172.91 : 39,238.71 = 13,018.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,172.91/39,238.71 = 13,018.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,172.91x = 39,238.71 × 13,018.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,172.91x = 510,813,646.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,813,646.84/26,172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,516.88

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