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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,487.95, 36,585.74 and 19,803.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,487.95, 36,585.74 and 19,803.29 is: 27,352.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,487.95 : 36,585.74 = 19,803.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,487.95/36,585.74 = 19,803.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,487.95x = 36,585.74 × 19,803.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,487.95x = 724,517,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,517,885.66/26,487.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,352.74

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