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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.51, 36,511.29 and 19,395.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.51, 36,511.29 and 19,395.63 is: 26,741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.51 : 36,511.29 = 19,395.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.51/36,511.29 = 19,395.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.51x = 36,511.29 × 19,395.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.51x = 708,159,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,159,471.66/26,481.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,741.66

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