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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.42, 39,281.46 and 19,608.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.42, 39,281.46 and 19,608.62 is: 29,323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.42 : 39,281.46 = 19,608.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.42/39,281.46 = 19,608.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.42x = 39,281.46 × 19,608.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.42x = 770,254,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,254,952.25/26,267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,323.58

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