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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,516.75, 36,592.82 and 19,741.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,516.75, 36,592.82 and 19,741.07 is: 27,242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,516.75 : 36,592.82 = 19,741.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,516.75/36,592.82 = 19,741.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,516.75x = 36,592.82 × 19,741.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,516.75x = 722,381,282.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,381,282.09/26,516.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,242.45

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