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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.55, 39,306.83 and 13,082.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.55, 39,306.83 and 13,082.55 is: 19,623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.55 : 39,306.83 = 13,082.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.55/39,306.83 = 13,082.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.55x = 39,306.83 × 13,082.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.55x = 514,233,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,233,503.40/26,204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.83

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