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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,445.29, 36,488.27 and 19,359.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,445.29, 36,488.27 and 19,359.41 is: 26,711.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,445.29 : 36,488.27 = 19,359.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,445.29/36,488.27 = 19,359.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,445.29x = 36,488.27 × 19,359.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,445.29x = 706,391,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,391,245.08/26,445.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,711.42

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