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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.15, 39,286.98 and 19,612.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.15, 39,286.98 and 19,612.41 is: 29,329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.15 : 39,286.98 = 19,612.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.15/39,286.98 = 19,612.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.15x = 39,286.98 × 19,612.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.15x = 770,512,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,512,359.42/26,271.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,329.22

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