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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.60, 39,302.40 and 19,353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.60, 39,302.40 and 19,353.60 is: 28,959.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.60 : 39,302.40 = 19,353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.60/39,302.40 = 19,353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.60x = 39,302.40 × 19,353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.60x = 760,642,928.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,642,928.64/26,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,959.66

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