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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.80, 36,655.52 and 19,399.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.80, 36,655.52 and 19,399.65 is: 26,755.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.80 : 36,655.52 = 19,399.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.80/36,655.52 = 19,399.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.80x = 36,655.52 × 19,399.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.80x = 711,104,258.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,104,258.57/26,577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,755.57

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