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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.84, 27,254.10 and 19,088.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.84, 27,254.10 and 19,088.20 is: 26,347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.84 : 27,254.10 = 19,088.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.84/27,254.10 = 19,088.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.84x = 27,254.10 × 19,088.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.84x = 520,231,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,231,711.62/19,744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,347.73

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