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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,733.26, 36,866.66 and 19,942.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,733.26, 36,866.66 and 19,942.28 is: 27,501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,733.26 : 36,866.66 = 19,942.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,733.26/36,866.66 = 19,942.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,733.26x = 36,866.66 × 19,942.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,733.26x = 735,205,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,205,121.91/26,733.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,501.51

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