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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,719.72, 36,885.42 and 19,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,719.72, 36,885.42 and 19,068.80 is: 26,323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,719.72 : 36,885.42 = 19,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,719.72/36,885.42 = 19,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,719.72x = 36,885.42 × 19,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,719.72x = 703,360,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,360,696.90/26,719.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,323.66

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