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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,864.32, 40,265.13 and 19,738.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,864.32, 40,265.13 and 19,738.24 is: 29,584.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,864.32 : 40,265.13 = 19,738.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,864.32/40,265.13 = 19,738.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,864.32x = 40,265.13 × 19,738.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,864.32x = 794,762,799.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,762,799.57/26,864.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,584.33

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