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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.34, 36,261.24 and 19,116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.34, 36,261.24 and 19,116.17 is: 26,402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.34 : 36,261.24 = 19,116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.34/36,261.24 = 19,116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.34x = 36,261.24 × 19,116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.34x = 693,175,932.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,175,932.67/26,254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,402.34

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