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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,545.40, 38,010.06 and 19,056.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,545.40, 38,010.06 and 19,056.60 is: 26,296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,545.40 : 38,010.06 = 19,056.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,545.40/38,010.06 = 19,056.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,545.40x = 38,010.06 × 19,056.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,545.40x = 724,342,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,342,509.40/27,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,296.31

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