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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.80, 39,250.50 and 19,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.80, 39,250.50 and 19,588 is: 29,292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.80 : 39,250.50 = 19,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.80/39,250.50 = 19,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.80x = 39,250.50 × 19,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.80x = 768,838,794
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,838,794/26,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,292.67

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