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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,458.76, 39,682.38 and 13,297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,458.76, 39,682.38 and 13,297.16 is: 19,942.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,458.76 : 39,682.38 = 13,297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,458.76/39,682.38 = 13,297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,458.76x = 39,682.38 × 13,297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,458.76x = 527,662,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,662,956.04/26,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,942.85

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