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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.68, 36,710.14 and 19,873.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.68, 36,710.14 and 19,873.63 is: 27,427.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.68 : 36,710.14 = 19,873.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.68/36,710.14 = 19,873.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.68x = 36,710.14 × 19,873.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.68x = 729,563,789.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,563,789.29/26,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,427.54

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