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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,636.80, 27,433.20 and 19,636.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,636.80, 27,433.20 and 19,636.80 is: 27,433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,636.80 : 27,433.20 = 19,636.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,636.80/27,433.20 = 19,636.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,636.80x = 27,433.20 × 19,636.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,636.80x = 538,700,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,700,261.76/19,636.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,433.20

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