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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.20, 38,941.20 and 19,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.20, 38,941.20 and 19,466.40 is: 29,143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.20 : 38,941.20 = 19,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.20/38,941.20 = 19,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.20x = 38,941.20 × 19,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.20x = 758,044,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,044,975.68/26,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,143.02

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