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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,411.99, 36,496.88 and 19,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,411.99, 36,496.88 and 19,229.44 is: 26,571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,411.99 : 36,496.88 = 19,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,411.99/36,496.88 = 19,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,411.99x = 36,496.88 × 19,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,411.99x = 701,814,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,814,465.98/26,411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,571.81

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