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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.02, 39,735.18 and 13,357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.02, 39,735.18 and 13,357.20 is: 20,019.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.02 : 39,735.18 = 13,357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.02/39,735.18 = 13,357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.02x = 39,735.18 × 13,357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.02x = 530,750,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,750,746.30/26,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,019.25

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