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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.59, 36,598.41 and 18,961.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.59, 36,598.41 and 18,961.95 is: 26,175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.59 : 36,598.41 = 18,961.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.59/36,598.41 = 18,961.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.59x = 36,598.41 × 18,961.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.59x = 693,977,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,977,220.50/26,512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,175.38

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