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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,720.35, 36,848.85 and 19,929.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,720.35, 36,848.85 and 19,929.35 is: 27,483.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,720.35 : 36,848.85 = 19,929.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,720.35/36,848.85 = 19,929.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,720.35x = 36,848.85 × 19,929.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,720.35x = 734,373,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,373,628.75/26,720.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,483.68

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