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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.50, 36,261.59 and 19,567.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.50, 36,261.59 and 19,567.90 is: 27,003.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.50 : 36,261.59 = 19,567.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.50/36,261.59 = 19,567.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.50x = 36,261.59 × 19,567.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.50x = 709,563,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,563,166.96/26,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,003.72

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