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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,166.37, 39,221.60 and 19,033.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,166.37, 39,221.60 and 19,033.51 is: 28,529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,166.37 : 39,221.60 = 19,033.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,166.37/39,221.60 = 19,033.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,166.37x = 39,221.60 × 19,033.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,166.37x = 746,524,620.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,524,620.65/26,166.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,529.93

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