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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,437.48, 39,603.90 and 19,871.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,437.48, 39,603.90 and 19,871.08 is: 29,767.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,437.48 : 39,603.90 = 19,871.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,437.48/39,603.90 = 19,871.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,437.48x = 39,603.90 × 19,871.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,437.48x = 786,972,265.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,972,265.21/26,437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,767.29

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