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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.08, 36,696.24 and 19,887.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.08, 36,696.24 and 19,887.84 is: 27,421.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.08 : 36,696.24 = 19,887.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.08/36,696.24 = 19,887.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.08x = 36,696.24 × 19,887.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.08x = 729,808,949.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,808,949.72/26,614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,421.91

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