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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,984.67, 37,251 and 19,801.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,984.67, 37,251 and 19,801.89 is: 27,335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,984.67 : 37,251 = 19,801.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,984.67/37,251 = 19,801.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,984.67x = 37,251 × 19,801.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,984.67x = 737,640,204.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,640,204.39/26,984.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,335.53

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