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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.04, 36,732.96 and 19,177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.04, 36,732.96 and 19,177.92 is: 26,492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.04 : 36,732.96 = 19,177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.04/36,732.96 = 19,177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.04x = 36,732.96 × 19,177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.04x = 704,461,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,461,768.24/26,591.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,492.45

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