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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.03, 36,711.33 and 19,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.03, 36,711.33 and 19,851 is: 27,420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.03 : 36,711.33 = 19,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.03/36,711.33 = 19,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.03x = 36,711.33 × 19,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.03x = 728,756,611.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,756,611.83/26,577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,420.54

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