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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,482.39, 36,569.42 and 19,756.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,482.39, 36,569.42 and 19,756.34 is: 27,281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,482.39 : 36,569.42 = 19,756.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,482.39/36,569.42 = 19,756.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,482.39x = 36,569.42 × 19,756.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,482.39x = 722,477,935.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,477,935.85/26,482.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,281.44

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