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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.84, 39,476.76 and 13,156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.84, 39,476.76 and 13,156.96 is: 19,735.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.84 : 39,476.76 = 13,156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.84/39,476.76 = 13,156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.84x = 39,476.76 × 13,156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.84x = 519,394,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,394,152.25/26,317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,735.44

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