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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,033.70, 39,013.65 and 19,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,033.70, 39,013.65 and 19,029.84 is: 28,517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,033.70 : 39,013.65 = 19,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,033.70/39,013.65 = 19,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,033.70x = 39,013.65 × 19,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,033.70x = 742,423,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,423,371.01/26,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,517.78

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