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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,584.61, 39,882.63 and 13,264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,584.61, 39,882.63 and 13,264.77 is: 19,900.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,584.61 : 39,882.63 = 13,264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,584.61/39,882.63 = 13,264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,584.61x = 39,882.63 × 13,264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,584.61x = 529,033,913.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,033,913.95/26,584.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,900.01

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