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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,469.58, 36,514.98 and 19,288.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,469.58, 36,514.98 and 19,288.30 is: 26,608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,469.58 : 36,514.98 = 19,288.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,469.58/36,514.98 = 19,288.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,469.58x = 36,514.98 × 19,288.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,469.58x = 704,311,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,311,888.73/26,469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,608.35

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