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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,996.17, 37,203.15 and 19,429.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,996.17, 37,203.15 and 19,429.15 is: 26,775.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,996.17 : 37,203.15 = 19,429.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,996.17/37,203.15 = 19,429.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,996.17x = 37,203.15 × 19,429.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,996.17x = 722,825,581.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,825,581.82/26,996.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,775.12

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