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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,416.16, 36,502.63 and 19,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,416.16, 36,502.63 and 19,233.60 is: 26,577.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,416.16 : 36,502.63 = 19,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,416.16/36,502.63 = 19,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,416.16x = 36,502.63 × 19,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,416.16x = 702,077,112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,077,112.92/26,416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,577.56

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