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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.27, 36,303.77 and 19,135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.27, 36,303.77 and 19,135.05 is: 26,397.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.27 : 36,303.77 = 19,135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.27/36,303.77 = 19,135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.27x = 36,303.77 × 19,135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.27x = 694,674,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,674,358.46/26,316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,397.14

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