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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.47, 39,593.63 and 13,080.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.47, 39,593.63 and 13,080.68 is: 19,598.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.47 : 39,593.63 = 13,080.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.47/39,593.63 = 13,080.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.47x = 39,593.63 × 13,080.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.47x = 517,911,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,911,340.70/26,425.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.95

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