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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,628.72, 39,905.03 and 19,553.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,628.72, 39,905.03 and 19,553.22 is: 29,301.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,628.72 : 39,905.03 = 19,553.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,628.72/39,905.03 = 19,553.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,628.72x = 39,905.03 × 19,553.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,628.72x = 780,271,769.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,271,769.59/26,628.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,301.89

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