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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,838.13, 27,178.54 and 19,090.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,838.13, 27,178.54 and 19,090.90 is: 26,154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,838.13 : 27,178.54 = 19,090.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,838.13/27,178.54 = 19,090.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,838.13x = 27,178.54 × 19,090.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,838.13x = 518,862,789.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,862,789.29/19,838.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,154.82

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