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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.40, 36,679.40 and 19,851.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.40, 36,679.40 and 19,851.36 is: 27,396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.40 : 36,679.40 = 19,851.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.40/36,679.40 = 19,851.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.40x = 36,679.40 × 19,851.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.40x = 728,135,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,135,973.98/26,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,396.81

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