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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,264.03, 37,526.87 and 19,292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,264.03, 37,526.87 and 19,292.42 is: 26,554.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,264.03 : 37,526.87 = 19,292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,264.03/37,526.87 = 19,292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,264.03x = 37,526.87 × 19,292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,264.03x = 723,983,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,983,961.25/27,264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,554.55

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