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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,234.03, 39,361.80 and 19,249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,234.03, 39,361.80 and 19,249.67 is: 28,882.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,234.03 : 39,361.80 = 19,249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,234.03/39,361.80 = 19,249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,234.03x = 39,361.80 × 19,249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,234.03x = 757,701,660.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,701,660.61/26,234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,882.40

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