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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,952.82, 40,379.94 and 19,538.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,952.82, 40,379.94 and 19,538.89 is: 29,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,952.82 : 40,379.94 = 19,538.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,952.82/40,379.94 = 19,538.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,952.82x = 40,379.94 × 19,538.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,952.82x = 788,979,104.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,979,104.92/26,952.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,272.60

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