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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.96, 39,348.15 and 13,091.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.96, 39,348.15 and 13,091.56 is: 19,626.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.96 : 39,348.15 = 13,091.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.96/39,348.15 = 13,091.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.96x = 39,348.15 × 13,091.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.96x = 515,128,666.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,128,666.61/26,245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.97

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