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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.42, 39,694.54 and 13,307.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.42, 39,694.54 and 13,307.62 is: 19,961.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.42 : 39,694.54 = 13,307.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.42/39,694.54 = 13,307.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.42x = 39,694.54 × 13,307.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.42x = 528,239,854.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,239,854.39/26,462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,961.89

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