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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.77, 36,674.40 and 19,847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.77, 36,674.40 and 19,847.72 is: 27,391.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.77 : 36,674.40 = 19,847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.77/36,674.40 = 19,847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.77x = 36,674.40 × 19,847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.77x = 727,903,222.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,903,222.37/26,573.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,391.79

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