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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.32, 39,621.90 and 19,839.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.32, 39,621.90 and 19,839.56 is: 29,778.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.32 : 39,621.90 = 19,839.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.32/39,621.90 = 19,839.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.32x = 39,621.90 × 19,839.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.32x = 786,081,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,081,062.36/26,397.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,778.82

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