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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.52, 35,970.86 and 19,384.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.52, 35,970.86 and 19,384.58 is: 26,729.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.52 : 35,970.86 = 19,384.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.52/35,970.86 = 19,384.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.52x = 35,970.86 × 19,384.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.52x = 697,279,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,279,736.56/26,086.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,729.51

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