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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,501.46, 36,604.08 and 19,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,501.46, 36,604.08 and 19,320 is: 26,684.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,501.46 : 36,604.08 = 19,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,501.46/36,604.08 = 19,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,501.46x = 36,604.08 × 19,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,501.46x = 707,190,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,190,825.60/26,501.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,684.98

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