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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,279.53, 36,295.92 and 19,141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,279.53, 36,295.92 and 19,141.25 is: 26,436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,279.53 : 36,295.92 = 19,141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,279.53/36,295.92 = 19,141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,279.53x = 36,295.92 × 19,141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,279.53x = 694,749,001.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,749,001.51/26,279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,436.89

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