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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,716, 36,867.67 and 19,073.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,716, 36,867.67 and 19,073.38 is: 26,320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,716 : 36,867.67 = 19,073.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,716/36,867.67 = 19,073.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,716x = 36,867.67 × 19,073.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,716x = 703,191,079.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,191,079.62/26,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,320.97

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