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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.71, 37,233.99 and 19,823.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.71, 37,233.99 and 19,823.37 is: 27,341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.71 : 37,233.99 = 19,823.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.71/37,233.99 = 19,823.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.71x = 37,233.99 × 19,823.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.71x = 738,103,160.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,103,160.35/26,995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,341.50

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