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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.80, 39,362.85 and 13,119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.80, 39,362.85 and 13,119.84 is: 19,663.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.80 : 39,362.85 = 13,119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.80/39,362.85 = 13,119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.80x = 39,362.85 × 13,119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.80x = 516,434,293.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,434,293.94/26,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,663.35

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