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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.39, 36,688.98 and 19,416.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.39, 36,688.98 and 19,416.69 is: 26,781.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.39 : 36,688.98 = 19,416.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.39/36,688.98 = 19,416.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.39x = 36,688.98 × 19,416.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.39x = 712,378,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,378,356.87/26,599.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,781.76

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