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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,525.62, 36,577.56 and 19,800.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,525.62, 36,577.56 and 19,800.46 is: 27,303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,525.62 : 36,577.56 = 19,800.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,525.62/36,577.56 = 19,800.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,525.62x = 36,577.56 × 19,800.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,525.62x = 724,252,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,252,513.68/26,525.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,303.89

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