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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.60, 39,641.40 and 13,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.60, 39,641.40 and 13,305.60 is: 19,958.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.60 : 39,641.40 = 13,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.60/39,641.40 = 13,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.60x = 39,641.40 × 13,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.60x = 527,452,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,452,611.84/26,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.40

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