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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.62, 39,617.52 and 13,089.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.62, 39,617.52 and 13,089.18 is: 19,623.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.62 : 39,617.52 = 13,089.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.62/39,617.52 = 13,089.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.62x = 39,617.52 × 13,089.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.62x = 518,560,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,560,850.43/26,425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.41

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