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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,414.64, 39,609.03 and 13,072.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,414.64, 39,609.03 and 13,072.23 is: 19,601.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,414.64 : 39,609.03 = 13,072.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,414.64/39,609.03 = 13,072.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,414.64x = 39,609.03 × 13,072.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,414.64x = 517,778,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,778,350.24/26,414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,601.95

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