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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,932.96, 40,379.52 and 13,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,932.96, 40,379.52 and 13,072 is: 19,598.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,932.96 : 40,379.52 = 13,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,932.96/40,379.52 = 13,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,932.96x = 40,379.52 × 13,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,932.96x = 527,841,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,841,085.44/26,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.33

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