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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.79, 39,909.96 and 13,282.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.79, 39,909.96 and 13,282.95 is: 19,927.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.79 : 39,909.96 = 13,282.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.79/39,909.96 = 13,282.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.79x = 39,909.96 × 13,282.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.79x = 530,122,003.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,122,003.18/26,602.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,927.31

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