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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,954.39, 27,554.86 and 19,009.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,954.39, 27,554.86 and 19,009.12 is: 26,249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,954.39 : 27,554.86 = 19,009.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,954.39/27,554.86 = 19,009.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,954.39x = 27,554.86 × 19,009.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,954.39x = 523,793,640.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,793,640.32/19,954.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,249.54

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