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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,646.56, 36,804.96 and 19,962.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,646.56, 36,804.96 and 19,962.08 is: 27,572.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,646.56 : 36,804.96 = 19,962.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,646.56/36,804.96 = 19,962.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,646.56x = 36,804.96 × 19,962.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,646.56x = 734,703,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,703,555.92/26,646.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,572.17

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