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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,157.26, 37,437.76 and 19,066.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,157.26, 37,437.76 and 19,066.28 is: 26,283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,157.26 : 37,437.76 = 19,066.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,157.26/37,437.76 = 19,066.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,157.26x = 37,437.76 × 19,066.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,157.26x = 713,798,814.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,798,814.73/27,157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,283.90

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