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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.54, 36,492.87 and 19,272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.54, 36,492.87 and 19,272.28 is: 26,586.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.54 : 36,492.87 = 19,272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.54/36,492.87 = 19,272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.54x = 36,492.87 × 19,272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.54x = 703,300,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,300,717.41/26,453.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,586.27

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