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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,380.80, 39,493.44 and 19,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,380.80, 39,493.44 and 19,486.08 is: 29,171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,380.80 : 39,493.44 = 19,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,380.80/39,493.44 = 19,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,380.80x = 39,493.44 × 19,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,380.80x = 769,572,331.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,572,331.32/26,380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,171.68

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