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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,391, 36,419.72 and 19,682.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,391, 36,419.72 and 19,682.58 is: 27,162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,391 : 36,419.72 = 19,682.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,391/36,419.72 = 19,682.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,391x = 36,419.72 × 19,682.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,391x = 716,833,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,833,954.06/26,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,162.06

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