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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,628.75, 36,747.68 and 19,568.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,628.75, 36,747.68 and 19,568.39 is: 27,004.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,628.75 : 36,747.68 = 19,568.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,628.75/36,747.68 = 19,568.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,628.75x = 36,747.68 × 19,568.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,628.75x = 719,092,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,092,652.25/26,628.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,004.37

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