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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.76, 36,991.50 and 19,633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.76, 36,991.50 and 19,633.36 is: 27,084.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.76 : 36,991.50 = 19,633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.76/36,991.50 = 19,633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.76x = 36,991.50 × 19,633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.76x = 726,267,436.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,267,436.44/26,814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,084.61

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