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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247, 36,220.86 and 19,538.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247, 36,220.86 and 19,538.37 is: 26,962.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247 : 36,220.86 = 19,538.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247/36,220.86 = 19,538.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247x = 36,220.86 × 19,538.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247x = 707,696,564.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,696,564.40/26,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,962.95

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