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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,722.41, 40,087.71 and 19,382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,722.41, 40,087.71 and 19,382.29 is: 29,076.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,722.41 : 40,087.71 = 19,382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,722.41/40,087.71 = 19,382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,722.41x = 40,087.71 × 19,382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,722.41x = 776,991,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,991,520.44/26,722.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,076.41

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