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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,238.73, 37,556.74 and 19,672.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,238.73, 37,556.74 and 19,672.97 is: 27,125.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,238.73 : 37,556.74 = 19,672.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,238.73/37,556.74 = 19,672.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,238.73x = 37,556.74 × 19,672.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,238.73x = 738,852,619.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,852,619.32/27,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,125.08

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