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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.35, 39,842.96 and 19,605.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.35, 39,842.96 and 19,605.29 is: 29,346.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.35 : 39,842.96 = 19,605.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.35/39,842.96 = 19,605.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.35x = 39,842.96 × 19,605.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.35x = 781,132,635.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,132,635.06/26,617.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,346.75

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