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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,087.74, 35,991.26 and 19,298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,087.74, 35,991.26 and 19,298.02 is: 26,624.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,087.74 : 35,991.26 = 19,298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,087.74/35,991.26 = 19,298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,087.74x = 35,991.26 × 19,298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,087.74x = 694,560,055.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,560,055.31/26,087.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,624.00

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