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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,504.74, 36,608.88 and 19,820.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,504.74, 36,608.88 and 19,820.08 is: 27,375.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,504.74 : 36,608.88 = 19,820.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,504.74/36,608.88 = 19,820.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,504.74x = 36,608.88 × 19,820.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,504.74x = 725,590,930.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,590,930.31/26,504.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,375.89

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