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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,649.09, 36,753.30 and 19,950.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,649.09, 36,753.30 and 19,950.57 is: 27,514.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,649.09 : 36,753.30 = 19,950.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,649.09/36,753.30 = 19,950.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,649.09x = 36,753.30 × 19,950.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,649.09x = 733,249,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,249,284.38/26,649.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,514.98

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