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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,483.39, 36,570.81 and 19,757.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,483.39, 36,570.81 and 19,757.34 is: 27,282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,483.39 : 36,570.81 = 19,757.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,483.39/36,570.81 = 19,757.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,483.39x = 36,570.81 × 19,757.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,483.39x = 722,541,927.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,541,927.25/26,483.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,282.83

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