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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.52, 39,361.06 and 19,249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.52, 39,361.06 and 19,249.16 is: 28,881.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.52 : 39,361.06 = 19,249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.52/39,361.06 = 19,249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.52x = 39,361.06 × 19,249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.52x = 757,667,341.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,667,341.71/26,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,881.65

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