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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,030.79, 35,887.74 and 19,542.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,030.79, 35,887.74 and 19,542.96 is: 26,943.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,030.79 : 35,887.74 = 19,542.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,030.79/35,887.74 = 19,542.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,030.79x = 35,887.74 × 19,542.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,030.79x = 701,352,667.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,352,667.31/26,030.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,943.20

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