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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,552.18, 38,007.72 and 19,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,552.18, 38,007.72 and 19,062.30 is: 26,296.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,552.18 : 38,007.72 = 19,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,552.18/38,007.72 = 19,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,552.18x = 38,007.72 × 19,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,552.18x = 724,514,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,514,560.96/27,552.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,296.09

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