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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.30, 39,333.15 and 19,655.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.30, 39,333.15 and 19,655.70 is: 29,435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.30 : 39,333.15 = 19,655.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.30/39,333.15 = 19,655.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.30x = 39,333.15 × 19,655.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.30x = 773,120,596.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,120,596.46/26,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,435.06

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