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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,496.81, 39,708.30 and 19,915.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,496.81, 39,708.30 and 19,915.32 is: 29,845.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,496.81 : 39,708.30 = 19,915.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,496.81/39,708.30 = 19,915.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,496.81x = 39,708.30 × 19,915.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,496.81x = 790,803,501.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,803,501.16/26,496.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,845.23

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