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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,733.77, 36,867.35 and 19,942.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,733.77, 36,867.35 and 19,942.78 is: 27,502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,733.77 : 36,867.35 = 19,942.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,733.77/36,867.35 = 19,942.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,733.77x = 36,867.35 × 19,942.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,733.77x = 735,237,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,237,265.90/26,733.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,502.20

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