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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,467.56, 39,701.34 and 13,330.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,467.56, 39,701.34 and 13,330.98 is: 19,996.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,467.56 : 39,701.34 = 13,330.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,467.56/39,701.34 = 13,330.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,467.56x = 39,701.34 × 13,330.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,467.56x = 529,257,769.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,257,769.51/26,467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,996.47

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