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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.40, 36,291.59 and 19,138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.40, 36,291.59 and 19,138.12 is: 26,432.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.40 : 36,291.59 = 19,138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.40/36,291.59 = 19,138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.40x = 36,291.59 × 19,138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.40x = 694,553,001.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,553,001.55/26,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,432.58

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