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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,905.72, 40,358.60 and 13,064.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,905.72, 40,358.60 and 13,064.44 is: 19,596.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,905.72 : 40,358.60 = 13,064.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,905.72/40,358.60 = 13,064.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,905.72x = 40,358.60 × 13,064.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,905.72x = 527,262,508.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,262,508.18/26,905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,596.67

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