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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,886.74, 40,336.92 and 19,004.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,886.74, 40,336.92 and 19,004.76 is: 28,511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,886.74 : 40,336.92 = 19,004.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,886.74/40,336.92 = 19,004.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,886.74x = 40,336.92 × 19,004.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,886.74x = 766,593,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,593,483.74/26,886.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,511.96

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