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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.24, 35,964 and 19,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.24, 35,964 and 19,364.40 is: 26,725.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.24 : 35,964 = 19,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.24/35,964 = 19,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.24x = 35,964 × 19,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.24x = 696,421,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,421,281.60/26,058.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,725.57

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