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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,346.21, 36,323.45 and 19,177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,346.21, 36,323.45 and 19,177.29 is: 26,439.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,346.21 : 36,323.45 = 19,177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,346.21/36,323.45 = 19,177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,346.21x = 36,323.45 × 19,177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,346.21x = 696,585,490.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,585,490.69/26,346.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,439.68

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