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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,149.72, 36,086.34 and 19,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,149.72, 36,086.34 and 19,465.24 is: 26,861.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,149.72 : 36,086.34 = 19,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,149.72/36,086.34 = 19,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,149.72x = 36,086.34 × 19,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,149.72x = 702,429,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,429,268.82/26,149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,861.83

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