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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,937.48, 37,171.26 and 19,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,937.48, 37,171.26 and 19,867.80 is: 27,415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,937.48 : 37,171.26 = 19,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,937.48/37,171.26 = 19,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,937.48x = 37,171.26 × 19,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,937.48x = 738,511,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,511,159.43/26,937.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,415.75

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