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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.39, 36,216.68 and 19,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.39, 36,216.68 and 19,092.40 is: 26,323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.39 : 36,216.68 = 19,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.39/36,216.68 = 19,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.39x = 36,216.68 × 19,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.39x = 691,463,341.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,463,341.23/26,268.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,323.02

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