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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.04, 39,802.89 and 19,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.04, 39,802.89 and 19,159.04 is: 28,709.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.04 : 39,802.89 = 19,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.04/39,802.89 = 19,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.04x = 39,802.89 × 19,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.04x = 762,585,161.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,585,161.63/26,562.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,709.59

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