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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,416.32, 39,603.74 and 13,093.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,416.32, 39,603.74 and 13,093.95 is: 19,630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,416.32 : 39,603.74 = 13,093.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,416.32/39,603.74 = 13,093.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,416.32x = 39,603.74 × 13,093.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,416.32x = 518,569,391.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,569,391.37/26,416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.64

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