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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,038.86, 38,915.40 and 19,033.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,038.86, 38,915.40 and 19,033.62 is: 28,445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,038.86 : 38,915.40 = 19,033.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,038.86/38,915.40 = 19,033.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,038.86x = 38,915.40 × 19,033.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,038.86x = 740,700,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,700,935.75/26,038.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,445.98

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