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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,474.94, 36,567.99 and 19,790.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,474.94, 36,567.99 and 19,790.42 is: 27,335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,474.94 : 36,567.99 = 19,790.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,474.94/36,567.99 = 19,790.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,474.94x = 36,567.99 × 19,790.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,474.94x = 723,695,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,695,697.82/26,474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,335.12

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