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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,901.72, 40,352.58 and 13,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,901.72, 40,352.58 and 13,060.44 is: 19,590.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,901.72 : 40,352.58 = 13,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,901.72/40,352.58 = 13,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,901.72x = 40,352.58 × 13,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,901.72x = 527,022,449.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,022,449.94/26,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,590.66

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