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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.83, 40,384.44 and 19,541.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.83, 40,384.44 and 19,541.90 is: 29,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.83 : 40,384.44 = 19,541.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.83/40,384.44 = 19,541.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.83x = 40,384.44 × 19,541.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.83x = 789,188,486.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,188,486.11/26,955.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,277.10

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