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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158.96, 36,099.10 and 19,474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158.96, 36,099.10 and 19,474.48 is: 26,874.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158.96 : 36,099.10 = 19,474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158.96/36,099.10 = 19,474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158.96x = 36,099.10 × 19,474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158.96x = 703,011,200.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,011,200.97/26,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,874.59

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