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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.47, 27,536.25 and 19,558.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.47, 27,536.25 and 19,558.48 is: 26,935.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.47 : 27,536.25 = 19,558.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.47/27,536.25 = 19,558.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.47x = 27,536.25 × 19,558.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.47x = 538,567,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,567,194.90/19,994.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,935.81

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