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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,413.64, 39,607.53 and 13,071.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,413.64, 39,607.53 and 13,071.23 is: 19,600.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,413.64 : 39,607.53 = 13,071.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,413.64/39,607.53 = 13,071.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,413.64x = 39,607.53 × 13,071.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,413.64x = 517,719,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,719,200.70/26,413.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,600.45

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