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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.16, 39,573.02 and 13,213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.16, 39,573.02 and 13,213.64 is: 19,824.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.16 : 39,573.02 = 13,213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.16/39,573.02 = 13,213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.16x = 39,573.02 × 13,213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.16x = 522,903,639.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,903,639.99/26,377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.11

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