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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.52, 36,712.70 and 19,875.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.52, 36,712.70 and 19,875.48 is: 27,430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.52 : 36,712.70 = 19,875.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.52/36,712.70 = 19,875.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.52x = 36,712.70 × 19,875.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.52x = 729,682,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,682,534.60/26,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,430.11

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