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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,916.62, 40,324.71 and 19,502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,916.62, 40,324.71 and 19,502.96 is: 29,218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,916.62 : 40,324.71 = 19,502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,916.62/40,324.71 = 19,502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,916.62x = 40,324.71 × 19,502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,916.62x = 786,451,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,451,206.14/26,916.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,218.05

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