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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.34, 36,709.67 and 19,873.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.34, 36,709.67 and 19,873.29 is: 27,427.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.34 : 36,709.67 = 19,873.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.34/36,709.67 = 19,873.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.34x = 36,709.67 × 19,873.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.34x = 729,541,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,541,755.21/26,599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,427.07

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