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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,476.88, 39,716.32 and 13,322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,476.88, 39,716.32 and 13,322.08 is: 19,983.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,476.88 : 39,716.32 = 13,322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,476.88/39,716.32 = 13,322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,476.88x = 39,716.32 × 13,322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,476.88x = 529,103,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,103,992.35/26,476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,983.62

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