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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.60, 39,444.30 and 13,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.60, 39,444.30 and 13,150.60 is: 19,721.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.60 : 39,444.30 = 13,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.60/39,444.30 = 13,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.60x = 39,444.30 × 13,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.60x = 518,716,211.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,716,211.58/26,302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,721.10

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