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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,531.91, 39,762.69 and 19,478.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,531.91, 39,762.69 and 19,478.94 is: 29,192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,531.91 : 39,762.69 = 19,478.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,531.91/39,762.69 = 19,478.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,531.91x = 39,762.69 × 19,478.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,531.91x = 774,535,052.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,535,052.75/26,531.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,192.59

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