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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,677.20, 40,015.80 and 19,678.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,677.20, 40,015.80 and 19,678.80 is: 29,518.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,677.20 : 40,015.80 = 19,678.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,677.20/40,015.80 = 19,678.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,677.20x = 40,015.80 × 19,678.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,677.20x = 787,462,925.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,462,925.04/26,677.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,518.20

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