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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.25, 39,273.98 and 13,027.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.25, 39,273.98 and 13,027.77 is: 19,547.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.25 : 39,273.98 = 13,027.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.25/39,273.98 = 13,027.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.25x = 39,273.98 × 13,027.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.25x = 511,652,313.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,652,313.29/26,174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,547.93

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