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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.83, 38,988.34 and 19,012.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.83, 38,988.34 and 19,012.96 is: 28,492.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.83 : 38,988.34 = 19,012.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.83/38,988.34 = 19,012.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.83x = 38,988.34 × 19,012.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.83x = 741,283,750.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,283,750.09/26,016.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,492.47

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