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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,052.92, 39,035.22 and 18,619.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,052.92, 39,035.22 and 18,619.64 is: 27,897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,052.92 : 39,035.22 = 18,619.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,052.92/39,035.22 = 18,619.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,052.92x = 39,035.22 × 18,619.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,052.92x = 726,821,743.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,821,743.72/26,052.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,897.90

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