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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.56, 36,253.80 and 19,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.56, 36,253.80 and 19,191.44 is: 26,486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.56 : 36,253.80 = 19,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.56/36,253.80 = 19,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.56x = 36,253.80 × 19,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.56x = 695,762,627.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,762,627.47/26,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,486.52

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