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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,876.72, 40,315.08 and 13,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,876.72, 40,315.08 and 13,016 is: 19,524

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,876.72 : 40,315.08 = 13,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,876.72/40,315.08 = 13,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,876.72x = 40,315.08 × 13,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,876.72x = 524,741,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,741,081.28/26,876.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,524

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