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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,323.30, 39,466.32 and 13,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,323.30, 39,466.32 and 13,166.20 is: 19,739.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,323.30 : 39,466.32 = 13,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,323.30/39,466.32 = 13,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,323.30x = 39,466.32 × 13,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,323.30x = 519,621,462.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,621,462.38/26,323.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.98

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