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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.93, 36,264.86 and 19,924.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.93, 36,264.86 and 19,924.25 is: 27,459.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.93 : 36,264.86 = 19,924.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.93/36,264.86 = 19,924.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.93x = 36,264.86 × 19,924.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.93x = 722,550,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,550,136.86/26,312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,459.89

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