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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,415.36, 39,644.92 and 13,271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,415.36, 39,644.92 and 13,271.52 is: 19,918.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,415.36 : 39,644.92 = 13,271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,415.36/39,644.92 = 13,271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,415.36x = 39,644.92 × 13,271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,415.36x = 526,148,348.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,148,348.68/26,415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,918.27

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