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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.55, 39,566.88 and 13,231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.55, 39,566.88 and 13,231.22 is: 19,853.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.55 : 39,566.88 = 13,231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.55/39,566.88 = 13,231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.55x = 39,566.88 × 13,231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.55x = 523,517,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,517,896.16/26,369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.12

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