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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.68, 39,318.84 and 13,062.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.68, 39,318.84 and 13,062.48 is: 19,595.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.68 : 39,318.84 = 13,062.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.68/39,318.84 = 13,062.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.68x = 39,318.84 × 13,062.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.68x = 513,601,561.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,601,561.12/26,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,595.87

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