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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.76, 36,955.18 and 19,156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.76, 36,955.18 and 19,156.16 is: 26,411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.76 : 36,955.18 = 19,156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.76/36,955.18 = 19,156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.76x = 36,955.18 × 19,156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.76x = 707,919,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,919,340.91/26,803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,411.20

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