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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.29, 39,322.26 and 13,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.29, 39,322.26 and 13,063.68 is: 19,568.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.29 : 39,322.26 = 13,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.29/39,322.26 = 13,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.29x = 39,322.26 × 13,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.29x = 513,693,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,693,421.52/26,251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,568.31

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