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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,394, 39,541.56 and 13,230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,394, 39,541.56 and 13,230.96 is: 19,821.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,394 : 39,541.56 = 13,230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,394/39,541.56 = 13,230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,394x = 39,541.56 × 13,230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,394x = 523,172,798.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,172,798.70/26,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,821.66

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