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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,238.76, 36,244.13 and 19,446.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,238.76, 36,244.13 and 19,446.71 is: 26,862.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,238.76 : 36,244.13 = 19,446.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,238.76/36,244.13 = 19,446.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,238.76x = 36,244.13 × 19,446.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,238.76x = 704,828,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,828,806.86/26,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,862.13

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