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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,659.60, 27,601.20 and 19,659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,659.60, 27,601.20 and 19,659.60 is: 27,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,659.60 : 27,601.20 = 19,659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,659.60/27,601.20 = 19,659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,659.60x = 27,601.20 × 19,659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,659.60x = 542,628,551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,628,551.52/19,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,601.20

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