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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,599.84, 36,710.36 and 19,873.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,599.84, 36,710.36 and 19,873.79 is: 27,427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,599.84 : 36,710.36 = 19,873.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,599.84/36,710.36 = 19,873.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,599.84x = 36,710.36 × 19,873.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,599.84x = 729,573,801.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,573,801.91/26,599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,427.76

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