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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.21, 36,642.51 and 19,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.21, 36,642.51 and 19,844.28 is: 27,409.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.21 : 36,642.51 = 19,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.21/36,642.51 = 19,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.21x = 36,642.51 × 19,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.21x = 727,144,228.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,144,228.34/26,529.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,409.19

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