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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,938.26, 33,003.92 and 19,615.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,938.26, 33,003.92 and 19,615.28 is: 27,043.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,938.26 : 33,003.92 = 19,615.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,938.26/33,003.92 = 19,615.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,938.26x = 33,003.92 × 19,615.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,938.26x = 647,380,905.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,380,905.58/23,938.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,043.78

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