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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.22, 36,635.21 and 19,397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.22, 36,635.21 and 19,397.60 is: 26,771.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.22 : 36,635.21 = 19,397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.22/36,635.21 = 19,397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.22x = 36,635.21 × 19,397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.22x = 710,635,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,635,149.50/26,544.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,771.75

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