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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,357.70, 36,351.81 and 19,187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,357.70, 36,351.81 and 19,187.58 is: 26,462.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,357.70 : 36,351.81 = 19,187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,357.70/36,351.81 = 19,187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,357.70x = 36,351.81 × 19,187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,357.70x = 697,503,262.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,503,262.52/26,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,462.98

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