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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.56, 36,251.04 and 19,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.56, 36,251.04 and 19,189.44 is: 26,483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.56 : 36,251.04 = 19,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.56/36,251.04 = 19,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.56x = 36,251.04 × 19,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.56x = 695,637,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,637,157.02/26,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,483.76

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