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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,332.40, 39,473.40 and 13,171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,332.40, 39,473.40 and 13,171.52 is: 19,744.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,332.40 : 39,473.40 = 13,171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,332.40/39,473.40 = 13,171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,332.40x = 39,473.40 × 13,171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,332.40x = 519,924,677.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,924,677.57/26,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.67

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