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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,537.83, 39,809.54 and 13,214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,537.83, 39,809.54 and 13,214.13 is: 19,822.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,537.83 : 39,809.54 = 13,214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,537.83/39,809.54 = 13,214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,537.83x = 39,809.54 × 13,214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,537.83x = 526,048,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,048,436.80/26,537.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,822.59

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