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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.08, 39,423.52 and 13,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.08, 39,423.52 and 13,127.52 is: 19,697.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.08 : 39,423.52 = 13,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.08/39,423.52 = 13,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.08x = 39,423.52 × 13,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.08x = 517,533,047.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,533,047.27/26,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,697.48

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