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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.80, 40,316.04 and 19,363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.80, 40,316.04 and 19,363.74 is: 29,060.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.80 : 40,316.04 = 19,363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.80/40,316.04 = 19,363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.80x = 40,316.04 × 19,363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.80x = 780,669,316.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,669,316.39/26,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,060.27

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