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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.79, 36,273.62 and 19,599.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.79, 36,273.62 and 19,599.96 is: 27,015.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.79 : 36,273.62 = 19,599.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.79/36,273.62 = 19,599.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.79x = 36,273.62 × 19,599.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.79x = 710,961,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,961,511.04/26,316.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,015.51

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