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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.57, 39,935.97 and 13,469.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.57, 39,935.97 and 13,469.19 is: 20,216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.57 : 39,935.97 = 13,469.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.57/39,935.97 = 13,469.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.57x = 39,935.97 × 13,469.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.57x = 537,905,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,905,167.76/26,607.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,216.25

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