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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.28, 37,248.18 and 19,916.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.28, 37,248.18 and 19,916.12 is: 27,483.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.28 : 37,248.18 = 19,916.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.28/37,248.18 = 19,916.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.28x = 37,248.18 × 19,916.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.28x = 741,839,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,839,222.66/26,992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,483.38

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