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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,779.70, 40,169.55 and 19,867.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,779.70, 40,169.55 and 19,867.70 is: 29,801.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,779.70 : 40,169.55 = 19,867.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,779.70/40,169.55 = 19,867.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,779.70x = 40,169.55 × 19,867.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,779.70x = 798,076,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,076,568.54/26,779.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,801.55

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