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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,040.36, 38,917.64 and 19,035.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,040.36, 38,917.64 and 19,035.12 is: 28,448.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,040.36 : 38,917.64 = 19,035.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,040.36/38,917.64 = 19,035.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,040.36x = 38,917.64 × 19,035.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,040.36x = 740,801,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,801,852.34/26,040.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,448.22

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