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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.25, 36,901.64 and 19,609.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.25, 36,901.64 and 19,609.36 is: 27,023.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.25 : 36,901.64 = 19,609.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.25/36,901.64 = 19,609.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.25x = 36,901.64 × 19,609.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.25x = 723,617,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,617,500.12/26,777.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,023.59

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