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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,226.98, 37,542.42 and 19,659.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,226.98, 37,542.42 and 19,659.96 is: 27,108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,226.98 : 37,542.42 = 19,659.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,226.98/37,542.42 = 19,659.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,226.98x = 37,542.42 × 19,659.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,226.98x = 738,082,475.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,082,475.50/27,226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,108.50

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