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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.60, 39,278.52 and 19,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.60, 39,278.52 and 19,252.08 is: 28,849.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.60 : 39,278.52 = 19,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.60/39,278.52 = 19,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.60x = 39,278.52 × 19,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.60x = 756,193,014.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,193,014.86/26,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,849.56

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