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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.32, 40,263.63 and 19,737.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.32, 40,263.63 and 19,737.24 is: 29,582.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.32 : 40,263.63 = 19,737.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.32/40,263.63 = 19,737.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.32x = 40,263.63 × 19,737.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.32x = 794,692,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,692,928.58/26,863.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,582.83

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