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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,419.62, 39,584.87 and 13,074.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,419.62, 39,584.87 and 13,074.83 is: 19,590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,419.62 : 39,584.87 = 13,074.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,419.62/39,584.87 = 13,074.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,419.62x = 39,584.87 × 13,074.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,419.62x = 517,565,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,565,445.82/26,419.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,590.19

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