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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,610.26, 36,691.80 and 19,884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,610.26, 36,691.80 and 19,884.56 is: 27,418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,610.26 : 36,691.80 = 19,884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,610.26/36,691.80 = 19,884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,610.26x = 36,691.80 × 19,884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,610.26x = 729,600,298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,600,298.61/26,610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,418.01

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