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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.43, 39,925.50 and 19,566.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.43, 39,925.50 and 19,566.95 is: 29,322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.43 : 39,925.50 = 19,566.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.43/39,925.50 = 19,566.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.43x = 39,925.50 × 19,566.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.43x = 781,220,062.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,220,062.60/26,642.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,322.40

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