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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,311.56, 39,433.32 and 19,685.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,311.56, 39,433.32 and 19,685.76 is: 29,503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,311.56 : 39,433.32 = 19,685.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,311.56/39,433.32 = 19,685.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,311.56x = 39,433.32 × 19,685.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,311.56x = 776,274,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,274,873.52/26,311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,503.19

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