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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.96, 36,097.72 and 19,473.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.96, 36,097.72 and 19,473.48 is: 26,873.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.96 : 36,097.72 = 19,473.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.96/36,097.72 = 19,473.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.96x = 36,097.72 × 19,473.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.96x = 702,948,228.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,948,228.47/26,157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,873.21

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