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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.97, 40,262.49 and 19,810.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.97, 40,262.49 and 19,810.89 is: 29,737.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.97 : 40,262.49 = 19,810.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.97/40,262.49 = 19,810.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.97x = 40,262.49 × 19,810.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.97x = 797,635,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,635,760.52/26,822.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,737.04

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