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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,841.60, 27,726.40 and 19,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,841.60, 27,726.40 and 19,841.60 is: 27,726.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,841.60 : 27,726.40 = 19,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,841.60/27,726.40 = 19,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,841.60x = 27,726.40 × 19,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,841.60x = 550,136,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,136,138.24/19,841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,726.40

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