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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.74, 39,942.18 and 13,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.74, 39,942.18 and 13,473.32 is: 20,222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.74 : 39,942.18 = 13,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.74/39,942.18 = 13,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.74x = 39,942.18 × 13,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.74x = 538,153,572.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,153,572.93/26,611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,222.41

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