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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,454.97, 36,494.85 and 19,273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,454.97, 36,494.85 and 19,273.71 is: 26,588.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,454.97 : 36,494.85 = 19,273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,454.97/36,494.85 = 19,273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,454.97x = 36,494.85 × 19,273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,454.97x = 703,391,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,391,364.53/26,454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,588.25

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