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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.22, 39,944.51 and 19,599.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.22, 39,944.51 and 19,599.15 is: 29,419.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.22 : 39,944.51 = 19,599.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.22/39,944.51 = 19,599.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.22x = 39,944.51 × 19,599.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.22x = 782,878,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,878,443.17/26,611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,419.11

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