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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,521.68, 36,583.20 and 19,709.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,521.68, 36,583.20 and 19,709.64 is: 27,186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,521.68 : 36,583.20 = 19,709.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,521.68/36,583.20 = 19,709.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,521.68x = 36,583.20 × 19,709.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,521.68x = 721,041,702.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,041,702.05/26,521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,186.88

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