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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,987.44, 37,247.22 and 19,934.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,987.44, 37,247.22 and 19,934.32 is: 27,512.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,987.44 : 37,247.22 = 19,934.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,987.44/37,247.22 = 19,934.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,987.44x = 37,247.22 × 19,934.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,987.44x = 742,498,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,498,002.59/26,987.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,512.72

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