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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,911.16, 40,337.58 and 13,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,911.16, 40,337.58 and 13,031 is: 19,532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,911.16 : 40,337.58 = 13,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,911.16/40,337.58 = 13,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,911.16x = 40,337.58 × 13,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,911.16x = 525,639,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,639,004.98/26,911.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,532.38

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