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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.51, 36,688.01 and 19,881.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.51, 36,688.01 and 19,881.81 is: 27,414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.51 : 36,688.01 = 19,881.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.51/36,688.01 = 19,881.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.51x = 36,688.01 × 19,881.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.51x = 729,423,944.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,423,944.69/26,607.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,414.21

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