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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,256.78, 37,622.94 and 19,826.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,256.78, 37,622.94 and 19,826.38 is: 27,366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,256.78 : 37,622.94 = 19,826.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,256.78/37,622.94 = 19,826.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,256.78x = 37,622.94 × 19,826.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,256.78x = 745,926,705.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,926,705.16/27,256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,366.65

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