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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,232.52, 39,359.56 and 19,248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,232.52, 39,359.56 and 19,248.16 is: 28,880.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,232.52 : 39,359.56 = 19,248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,232.52/39,359.56 = 19,248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,232.52x = 39,359.56 × 19,248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,232.52x = 757,599,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,599,108.41/26,232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,880.15

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