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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,631, 39,974.12 and 19,618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,631, 39,974.12 and 19,618.88 is: 29,448.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,631 : 39,974.12 = 19,618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,631/39,974.12 = 19,618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,631x = 39,974.12 × 19,618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,631x = 784,247,463.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,247,463.39/26,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,448.67

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