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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,029.79, 35,886.36 and 19,541.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,029.79, 35,886.36 and 19,541.96 is: 26,941.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,029.79 : 35,886.36 = 19,541.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,029.79/35,886.36 = 19,541.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,029.79x = 35,886.36 × 19,541.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,029.79x = 701,289,719.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,289,719.67/26,029.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,941.82

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