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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,735.76, 36,870.10 and 19,944.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,735.76, 36,870.10 and 19,944.78 is: 27,504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,735.76 : 36,870.10 = 19,944.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,735.76/36,870.10 = 19,944.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,735.76x = 36,870.10 × 19,944.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,735.76x = 735,366,033.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,366,033.08/26,735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,504.96

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