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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.64, 39,462.66 and 13,165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.64, 39,462.66 and 13,165.56 is: 19,736.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.64 : 39,462.66 = 13,165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.64/39,462.66 = 13,165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.64x = 39,462.66 × 13,165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.64x = 519,548,017.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,548,017.99/26,324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,736.19

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