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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,503.46, 36,606.84 and 19,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,503.46, 36,606.84 and 19,322 is: 26,687.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,503.46 : 36,606.84 = 19,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,503.46/36,606.84 = 19,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,503.46x = 36,606.84 × 19,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,503.46x = 707,317,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,317,362.48/26,503.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,687.74

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