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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.52, 36,713.96 and 19,526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.52, 36,713.96 and 19,526.64 is: 26,938.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.52 : 36,713.96 = 19,526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.52/36,713.96 = 19,526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.52x = 36,713.96 × 19,526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.52x = 716,900,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,900,279.89/26,612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,938.46

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