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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.62, 35,928.90 and 19,252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.62, 35,928.90 and 19,252.95 is: 26,561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.62 : 35,928.90 = 19,252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.62/35,928.90 = 19,252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.62x = 35,928.90 × 19,252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.62x = 691,737,315.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,737,315.26/26,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,561.74

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