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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,905.20, 40,357.80 and 13,081.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,905.20, 40,357.80 and 13,081.20 is: 19,621.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,905.20 : 40,357.80 = 13,081.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,905.20/40,357.80 = 13,081.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,905.20x = 40,357.80 × 13,081.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,905.20x = 527,928,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,928,453.36/26,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,621.80

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