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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.98, 36,069.57 and 19,866.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.98, 36,069.57 and 19,866.42 is: 27,386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.98 : 36,069.57 = 19,866.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.98/36,069.57 = 19,866.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.98x = 36,069.57 × 19,866.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.98x = 716,573,226.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,573,226.84/26,164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,386.73

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