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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,501.45, 36,604.46 and 19,816.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,501.45, 36,604.46 and 19,816.82 is: 27,371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,501.45 : 36,604.46 = 19,816.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,501.45/36,604.46 = 19,816.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,501.45x = 36,604.46 × 19,816.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,501.45x = 725,383,712.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,383,712.91/26,501.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,371.47

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