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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.89, 36,215.99 and 19,091.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.89, 36,215.99 and 19,091.90 is: 26,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.89 : 36,215.99 = 19,091.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.89/36,215.99 = 19,091.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.89x = 36,215.99 × 19,091.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.89x = 691,431,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,431,878.40/26,267.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,322.32

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