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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,748.23, 40,027.57 and 19,711.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,748.23, 40,027.57 and 19,711.55 is: 29,497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,748.23 : 40,027.57 = 19,711.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,748.23/40,027.57 = 19,711.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,748.23x = 40,027.57 × 19,711.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,748.23x = 789,005,498.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,005,498.22/26,748.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,497.49

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