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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,649.52, 36,726.96 and 19,923.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,649.52, 36,726.96 and 19,923.28 is: 27,457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,649.52 : 36,726.96 = 19,923.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,649.52/36,726.96 = 19,923.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,649.52x = 36,726.96 × 19,923.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,649.52x = 731,721,507.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,721,507.63/26,649.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,457.21

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