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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,942.28, 37,197.37 and 19,856.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,942.28, 37,197.37 and 19,856.36 is: 27,414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,942.28 : 37,197.37 = 19,856.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,942.28/37,197.37 = 19,856.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,942.28x = 37,197.37 × 19,856.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,942.28x = 738,604,369.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,604,369.77/26,942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,414.32

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