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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,784.91, 40,172.14 and 19,699.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,784.91, 40,172.14 and 19,699.03 is: 29,544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,784.91 : 40,172.14 = 19,699.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,784.91/40,172.14 = 19,699.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,784.91x = 40,172.14 × 19,699.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,784.91x = 791,352,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,352,191.02/26,784.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,544.70

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