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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,569.80, 39,897.90 and 19,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,569.80, 39,897.90 and 19,225.80 is: 28,869.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,569.80 : 39,897.90 = 19,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,569.80/39,897.90 = 19,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,569.80x = 39,897.90 × 19,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,569.80x = 767,069,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,069,045.82/26,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,869.96

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