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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,750.62, 36,888.88 and 19,581.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,750.62, 36,888.88 and 19,581.70 is: 27,003.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,750.62 : 36,888.88 = 19,581.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,750.62/36,888.88 = 19,581.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,750.62x = 36,888.88 × 19,581.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,750.62x = 722,346,973.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,346,973.74/26,750.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,003.00

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