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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,403.62, 39,592.47 and 13,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,403.62, 39,592.47 and 13,061.20 is: 19,585.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,403.62 : 39,592.47 = 13,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,403.62/39,592.47 = 13,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,403.62x = 39,592.47 × 13,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,403.62x = 517,125,169.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,125,169.16/26,403.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,585.39

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