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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.49, 39,940.97 and 13,303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.49, 39,940.97 and 13,303.58 is: 19,958.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.49 : 39,940.97 = 13,303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.49/39,940.97 = 13,303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.49x = 39,940.97 × 13,303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.49x = 531,357,623.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,357,623.45/26,623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.23

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