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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,488.95, 36,587.12 and 19,804.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,488.95, 36,587.12 and 19,804.29 is: 27,354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,488.95 : 36,587.12 = 19,804.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,488.95/36,587.12 = 19,804.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,488.95x = 36,587.12 × 19,804.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,488.95x = 724,581,934.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,581,934.74/26,488.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,354.12

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