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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.24, 39,404.96 and 12,933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.24, 39,404.96 and 12,933.24 is: 19,401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.24 : 39,404.96 = 12,933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.24/39,404.96 = 12,933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.24x = 39,404.96 × 12,933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.24x = 509,633,804.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,633,804.87/26,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.14

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