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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,732.51, 36,865.63 and 19,941.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,732.51, 36,865.63 and 19,941.53 is: 27,500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,732.51 : 36,865.63 = 19,941.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,732.51/36,865.63 = 19,941.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,732.51x = 36,865.63 × 19,941.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,732.51x = 735,156,832.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,156,832.43/26,732.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,500.48

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