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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.40, 26,996.80 and 19,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.40, 26,996.80 and 19,246.40 is: 26,996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.40 : 26,996.80 = 19,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.40/26,996.80 = 19,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.40x = 26,996.80 × 19,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.40x = 519,591,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,591,211.52/19,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.80

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