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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,450.58, 36,431.73 and 19,714.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,450.58, 36,431.73 and 19,714.62 is: 27,153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,450.58 : 36,431.73 = 19,714.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,450.58/36,431.73 = 19,714.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,450.58x = 36,431.73 × 19,714.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,450.58x = 718,237,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,237,712.89/26,450.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,153.95

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