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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,214.34, 39,282.63 and 19,254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,214.34, 39,282.63 and 19,254.82 is: 28,853.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,214.34 : 39,282.63 = 19,254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,214.34/39,282.63 = 19,254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,214.34x = 39,282.63 × 19,254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,214.34x = 756,379,969.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,379,969.78/26,214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,853.67

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