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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,446.65, 39,633.93 and 13,308.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,446.65, 39,633.93 and 13,308.05 is: 19,943.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,446.65 : 39,633.93 = 13,308.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,446.65/39,633.93 = 13,308.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,446.65x = 39,633.93 × 13,308.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,446.65x = 527,450,123.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,450,123.97/26,446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,943.93

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