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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,443.97, 39,616.28 and 13,101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,443.97, 39,616.28 and 13,101.44 is: 19,627.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,443.97 : 39,616.28 = 13,101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,443.97/39,616.28 = 13,101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,443.97x = 39,616.28 × 13,101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,443.97x = 519,030,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,030,051.85/26,443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,627.54

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