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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,865.80, 40,341.90 and 19,521.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,865.80, 40,341.90 and 19,521.80 is: 29,314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,865.80 : 40,341.90 = 19,521.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,865.80/40,341.90 = 19,521.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,865.80x = 40,341.90 × 19,521.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,865.80x = 787,546,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,546,503.42/26,865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,314.09

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