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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.63, 39,469.04 and 19,297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.63, 39,469.04 and 19,297.74 is: 28,960.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.63 : 39,469.04 = 19,297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.63/39,469.04 = 19,297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.63x = 39,469.04 × 19,297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.63x = 761,663,271.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,663,271.97/26,299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,960.99

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