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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,954.06, 40,381.83 and 19,540.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,954.06, 40,381.83 and 19,540.13 is: 29,274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,954.06 : 40,381.83 = 19,540.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,954.06/40,381.83 = 19,540.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,954.06x = 40,381.83 × 19,540.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,954.06x = 789,066,207.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,066,207.84/26,954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,274.48

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