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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.28, 35,887.38 and 19,332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.28, 35,887.38 and 19,332.20 is: 26,681.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.28 : 35,887.38 = 19,332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.28/35,887.38 = 19,332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.28x = 35,887.38 × 19,332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.28x = 693,782,007.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,782,007.64/26,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,681.58

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