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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.56, 36,751.38 and 19,949.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.56, 36,751.38 and 19,949.04 is: 27,513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.56 : 36,751.38 = 19,949.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.56/36,751.38 = 19,949.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.56x = 36,751.38 × 19,949.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.56x = 733,154,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,154,749.68/26,647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,513.02

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