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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.72, 36,741.94 and 19,896.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.72, 36,741.94 and 19,896.68 is: 27,459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.72 : 36,741.94 = 19,896.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.72/36,741.94 = 19,896.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.72x = 36,741.94 × 19,896.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.72x = 731,042,622.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,042,622.76/26,622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,459.35

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