Using Heron's formula to find the area of one of the triangle bases ....
The semi-perimeter, s, = [ 19 + 19 + 26.9] / 2 = 32.45
And the area of one base = sqrt [ ( 32.45) (32.45 - 19)^2 ( 32.45 - 26.9) ] ≈ 180.5 in^2
So.....the surface area of one prism =
Area of the bases + Area of the sides =
2 (180.5) + 41 [ 19 + 19 + 26.9] = 3021.9 in ^2
And doubling this gives the total surface area of both prisms combined ≈ 6043.8 in^2
If we glued the 26.9 in sides together we would have a rectangular prism with square bases of 19 inches on each side
So.......the surface area of such a prism =
Area of both bases + Area of the sides
2(19)^2 + 41 ( 19 * 4 ) = 3838 in^2
