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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,278.60, 39,442.20 and 13,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,278.60, 39,442.20 and 13,140.40 is: 19,722.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,278.60 : 39,442.20 = 13,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,278.60/39,442.20 = 13,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,278.60x = 39,442.20 × 13,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,278.60x = 518,286,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,286,284.88/26,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.75

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