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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,572.77, 36,673.02 and 19,846.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,572.77, 36,673.02 and 19,846.72 is: 27,390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,572.77 : 36,673.02 = 19,846.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,572.77/36,673.02 = 19,846.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,572.77x = 36,673.02 × 19,846.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,572.77x = 727,839,159.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,839,159.49/26,572.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,390.41

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