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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,672.52, 39,994.39 and 13,316.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,672.52, 39,994.39 and 13,316.43 is: 19,967.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,672.52 : 39,994.39 = 13,316.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,672.52/39,994.39 = 13,316.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,672.52x = 39,994.39 × 13,316.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,672.52x = 532,582,494.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,582,494.83/26,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,967.46

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