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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.62, 40,004.06 and 19,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.62, 40,004.06 and 19,611.20 is: 29,435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.62 : 40,004.06 = 19,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.62/40,004.06 = 19,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.62x = 40,004.06 × 19,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.62x = 784,527,323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,527,323.40/26,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,435.29

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