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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.48, 39,353.88 and 19,704.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.48, 39,353.88 and 19,704.08 is: 29,517.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.48 : 39,353.88 = 19,704.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.48/39,353.88 = 19,704.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.48x = 39,353.88 × 19,704.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.48x = 775,431,999.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,431,999.83/26,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,517.24

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