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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.63, 36,307.09 and 19,885.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.63, 36,307.09 and 19,885.75 is: 27,426.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.63 : 36,307.09 = 19,885.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.63/36,307.09 = 19,885.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.63x = 36,307.09 × 19,885.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.63x = 721,993,741.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,993,741.43/26,324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,426.55

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