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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.79, 35,889.12 and 19,543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.79, 35,889.12 and 19,543.96 is: 26,944.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.79 : 35,889.12 = 19,543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.79/35,889.12 = 19,543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.79x = 35,889.12 × 19,543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.79x = 701,415,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,415,525.72/26,031.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,944.58

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