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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.84, 39,475.26 and 13,155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.84, 39,475.26 and 13,155.96 is: 19,733.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.84 : 39,475.26 = 13,155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.84/39,475.26 = 13,155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.84x = 39,475.26 × 13,155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.84x = 519,334,941.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,334,941.55/26,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,733.94

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