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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,371.90, 39,537.60 and 13,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,371.90, 39,537.60 and 13,233.70 is: 19,840.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,371.90 : 39,537.60 = 13,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,371.90/39,537.60 = 13,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,371.90x = 39,537.60 × 13,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,371.90x = 523,228,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,228,737.12/26,371.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.39

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