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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.79, 39,682.64 and 19,490.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.79, 39,682.64 and 19,490.94 is: 29,172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.79 : 39,682.64 = 19,490.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.79/39,682.64 = 19,490.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.79x = 39,682.64 × 19,490.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.79x = 773,452,004.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,452,004.01/26,512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,172.79

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