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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,605.40, 39,908.10 and 19,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,605.40, 39,908.10 and 19,995.80 is: 29,993.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,605.40 : 39,908.10 = 19,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,605.40/39,908.10 = 19,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,605.40x = 39,908.10 × 19,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,605.40x = 797,994,385.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,994,385.98/26,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,993.70

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