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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,771.63, 36,893.91 and 19,603.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,771.63, 36,893.91 and 19,603.73 is: 27,015.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,771.63 : 36,893.91 = 19,603.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,771.63/36,893.91 = 19,603.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,771.63x = 36,893.91 × 19,603.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,771.63x = 723,258,416.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,258,416.03/26,771.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,015.86

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