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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.63, 39,467.54 and 19,296.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.63, 39,467.54 and 19,296.74 is: 28,959.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.63 : 39,467.54 = 19,296.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.63/39,467.54 = 19,296.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.63x = 39,467.54 × 19,296.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.63x = 761,594,564.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,594,564.00/26,298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,959.48

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