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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,480.79, 36,567.22 and 19,754.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,480.79, 36,567.22 and 19,754.73 is: 27,279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,480.79 : 36,567.22 = 19,754.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,480.79/36,567.22 = 19,754.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,480.79x = 36,567.22 × 19,754.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,480.79x = 722,375,557.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,375,557.95/26,480.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,279.23

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