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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.61, 39,214.47 and 19,028.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.61, 39,214.47 and 19,028.75 is: 28,522.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.61 : 39,214.47 = 19,028.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.61/39,214.47 = 19,028.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.61x = 39,214.47 × 19,028.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.61x = 746,202,346.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,202,346.01/26,161.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,522.80

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