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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,936.48, 37,169.88 and 19,866.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,936.48, 37,169.88 and 19,866.80 is: 27,414.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,936.48 : 37,169.88 = 19,866.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,936.48/37,169.88 = 19,866.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,936.48x = 37,169.88 × 19,866.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,936.48x = 738,446,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,446,571.98/26,936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,414.37

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