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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,867.13, 40,315.47 and 13,016.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,867.13, 40,315.47 and 13,016.13 is: 19,531.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,867.13 : 40,315.47 = 13,016.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,867.13/40,315.47 = 13,016.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,867.13x = 40,315.47 × 13,016.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,867.13x = 524,751,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,751,398.53/26,867.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,531.35

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