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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,422.46, 36,511.32 and 19,239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,422.46, 36,511.32 and 19,239.90 is: 26,586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,422.46 : 36,511.32 = 19,239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,422.46/36,511.32 = 19,239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,422.46x = 36,511.32 × 19,239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,422.46x = 702,473,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,473,958.19/26,422.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,586.25

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