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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,472.70, 36,564.89 and 19,788.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,472.70, 36,564.89 and 19,788.16 is: 27,332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,472.70 : 36,564.89 = 19,788.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,472.70/36,564.89 = 19,788.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,472.70x = 36,564.89 × 19,788.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,472.70x = 723,552,012.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,552,012.07/26,472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,332.01

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