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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,073.06, 36,015.35 and 19,986.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,073.06, 36,015.35 and 19,986.32 is: 27,607.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,073.06 : 36,015.35 = 19,986.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,073.06/36,015.35 = 19,986.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,073.06x = 36,015.35 × 19,986.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,073.06x = 719,814,030.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,814,030.00/26,073.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,607.58

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