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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.54, 39,953.99 and 19,605.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.54, 39,953.99 and 19,605.47 is: 29,428.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.54 : 39,953.99 = 19,605.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.54/39,953.99 = 19,605.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.54x = 39,953.99 × 19,605.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.54x = 783,316,601.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,316,601.57/26,617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,428.59

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