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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.48, 39,562.29 and 13,237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.48, 39,562.29 and 13,237.47 is: 19,854.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.48 : 39,562.29 = 13,237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.48/39,562.29 = 13,237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.48x = 39,562.29 × 13,237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.48x = 523,704,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,704,627.01/26,376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,854.99

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