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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.52, 39,356.55 and 19,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.52, 39,356.55 and 19,246.16 is: 28,877.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.52 : 39,356.55 = 19,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.52/39,356.55 = 19,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.52x = 39,356.55 × 19,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.52x = 757,462,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,462,261.57/26,230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,877.14

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