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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,834.37, 40,265.73 and 19,499.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,834.37, 40,265.73 and 19,499.46 is: 29,259.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,834.37 : 40,265.73 = 19,499.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,834.37/40,265.73 = 19,499.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,834.37x = 40,265.73 × 19,499.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,834.37x = 785,159,991.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,159,991.51/26,834.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,259.49

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