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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,932.48, 37,164.36 and 19,862.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,932.48, 37,164.36 and 19,862.80 is: 27,408.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,932.48 : 37,164.36 = 19,862.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,932.48/37,164.36 = 19,862.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,932.48x = 37,164.36 × 19,862.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,932.48x = 738,188,249.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,188,249.81/26,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,408.85

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