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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,949.84, 37,207.80 and 19,863.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,949.84, 37,207.80 and 19,863.92 is: 27,424.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,949.84 : 37,207.80 = 19,863.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,949.84/37,207.80 = 19,863.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,949.84x = 37,207.80 × 19,863.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,949.84x = 739,092,762.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,092,762.58/26,949.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,424.76

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