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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.56, 36,252.42 and 19,190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.56, 36,252.42 and 19,190.44 is: 26,485.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.56 : 36,252.42 = 19,190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.56/36,252.42 = 19,190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.56x = 36,252.42 × 19,190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.56x = 695,699,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,699,890.86/26,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,485.14

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