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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,008.48, 37,287.66 and 19,474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,008.48, 37,287.66 and 19,474.26 is: 26,885.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,008.48 : 37,287.66 = 19,474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,008.48/37,287.66 = 19,474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,008.48x = 37,287.66 × 19,474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,008.48x = 726,149,585.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,149,585.63/27,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,885.98

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