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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,998.72, 37,238.12 and 19,826.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,998.72, 37,238.12 and 19,826.38 is: 27,345.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,998.72 : 37,238.12 = 19,826.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,998.72/37,238.12 = 19,826.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,998.72x = 37,238.12 × 19,826.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,998.72x = 738,297,117.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,297,117.61/26,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,345.63

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