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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,895.74, 40,350.42 and 19,013.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,895.74, 40,350.42 and 19,013.76 is: 28,525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,895.74 : 40,350.42 = 19,013.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,895.74/40,350.42 = 19,013.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,895.74x = 40,350.42 × 19,013.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,895.74x = 767,213,201.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,213,201.78/26,895.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,525.46

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