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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.28, 39,371.44 and 13,107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.28, 39,371.44 and 13,107.04 is: 19,650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.28 : 39,371.44 = 13,107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.28/39,371.44 = 13,107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.28x = 39,371.44 × 13,107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.28x = 516,043,038.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,043,038.94/26,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,650.34

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