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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,941.28, 37,195.98 and 19,855.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,941.28, 37,195.98 and 19,855.36 is: 27,412.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,941.28 : 37,195.98 = 19,855.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,941.28/37,195.98 = 19,855.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,941.28x = 37,195.98 × 19,855.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,941.28x = 738,539,573.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,539,573.45/26,941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,412.94

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