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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.76, 36,753.20 and 19,572.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.76, 36,753.20 and 19,572.38 is: 27,009.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.76 : 36,753.20 = 19,572.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.76/36,753.20 = 19,572.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.76x = 36,753.20 × 19,572.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.76x = 719,347,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,347,596.62/26,632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,009.88

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