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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,456.20, 39,713.46 and 13,305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,456.20, 39,713.46 and 13,305.04 is: 19,972.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,456.20 : 39,713.46 = 13,305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,456.20/39,713.46 = 13,305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,456.20x = 39,713.46 × 13,305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,456.20x = 528,389,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,389,173.84/26,456.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.22

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