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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.01, 39,371.31 and 13,597.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.01, 39,371.31 and 13,597.19 is: 20,385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.01 : 39,371.31 = 13,597.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.01/39,371.31 = 13,597.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.01x = 39,371.31 × 13,597.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.01x = 535,339,182.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,339,182.62/26,261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,385.32

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