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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,941.03, 37,195.64 and 19,855.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,941.03, 37,195.64 and 19,855.11 is: 27,412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,941.03 : 37,195.64 = 19,855.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,941.03/37,195.64 = 19,855.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,941.03x = 37,195.64 × 19,855.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,941.03x = 738,523,523.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,523,523.72/26,941.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,412.59

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