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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,321.78, 36,354.23 and 19,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,321.78, 36,354.23 and 19,183.52 is: 26,495.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,321.78 : 36,354.23 = 19,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,321.78/36,354.23 = 19,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,321.78x = 36,354.23 × 19,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,321.78x = 697,401,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,401,820.60/26,321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,495.24

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