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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.29, 36,567.91 and 19,755.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.29, 36,567.91 and 19,755.24 is: 27,279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.29 : 36,567.91 = 19,755.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.29/36,567.91 = 19,755.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.29x = 36,567.91 × 19,755.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.29x = 722,407,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,407,838.35/26,481.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,279.93

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