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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,165.62, 39,220.47 and 19,032.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,165.62, 39,220.47 and 19,032.76 is: 28,528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,165.62 : 39,220.47 = 19,032.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,165.62/39,220.47 = 19,032.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,165.62x = 39,220.47 × 19,032.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,165.62x = 746,473,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,473,792.60/26,165.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,528.80

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