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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.86, 39,314.01 and 19,993.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.86, 39,314.01 and 19,993.02 is: 29,923.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.86 : 39,314.01 = 19,993.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.86/39,314.01 = 19,993.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.86x = 39,314.01 × 19,993.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.86x = 786,005,788.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,005,788.21/26,266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,923.86

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