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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,304.75, 36,275.85 and 19,605.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,304.75, 36,275.85 and 19,605.24 is: 27,036.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,304.75 : 36,275.85 = 19,605.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,304.75/36,275.85 = 19,605.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,304.75x = 36,275.85 × 19,605.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,304.75x = 711,196,745.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,196,745.45/26,304.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,036.82

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