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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,572.84, 36,673.11 and 19,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,572.84, 36,673.11 and 19,846.80 is: 27,390.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,572.84 : 36,673.11 = 19,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,572.84/36,673.11 = 19,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,572.84x = 36,673.11 × 19,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,572.84x = 727,843,596.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,843,596.95/26,572.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,390.51

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