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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.62, 35,927.52 and 19,251.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.62, 35,927.52 and 19,251.95 is: 26,560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.62 : 35,927.52 = 19,251.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.62/35,927.52 = 19,251.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.62x = 35,927.52 × 19,251.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.62x = 691,674,639.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,674,639.03/26,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,560.35

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