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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,448.91, 37,876.11 and 19,488.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,448.91, 37,876.11 and 19,488.23 is: 26,891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,448.91 : 37,876.11 = 19,488.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,448.91/37,876.11 = 19,488.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,448.91x = 37,876.11 × 19,488.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,448.91x = 738,138,343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,138,343.19/27,448.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,891.35

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