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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.46, 37,232.27 and 19,822.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.46, 37,232.27 and 19,822.12 is: 27,339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.46 : 37,232.27 = 19,822.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.46/37,232.27 = 19,822.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.46x = 37,232.27 × 19,822.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.46x = 738,022,331.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,022,331.62/26,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,339.77

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