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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.32, 39,997.17 and 19,266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.32, 39,997.17 and 19,266.34 is: 28,905.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.32 : 39,997.17 = 19,266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.32/39,997.17 = 19,266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.32x = 39,997.17 × 19,266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.32x = 770,599,076.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,599,076.26/26,659.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,905.43

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