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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,349.60, 39,524.40 and 19,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,349.60, 39,524.40 and 19,005.60 is: 28,508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,349.60 : 39,524.40 = 19,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,349.60/39,524.40 = 19,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,349.60x = 39,524.40 × 19,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,349.60x = 751,184,936.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,184,936.64/26,349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,508.40

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