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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,213.34, 39,281.13 and 19,253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,213.34, 39,281.13 and 19,253.82 is: 28,852.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,213.34 : 39,281.13 = 19,253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,213.34/39,281.13 = 19,253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,213.34x = 39,281.13 × 19,253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,213.34x = 756,311,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,311,806.42/26,213.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,852.17

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