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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,375.60, 39,563.40 and 19,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,375.60, 39,563.40 and 19,031.60 is: 28,547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,375.60 : 39,563.40 = 19,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,375.60/39,563.40 = 19,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,375.60x = 39,563.40 × 19,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,375.60x = 752,954,803.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,954,803.44/26,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,547.40

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