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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,553.82, 38,017.77 and 19,593.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,553.82, 38,017.77 and 19,593.14 is: 27,033.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,553.82 : 38,017.77 = 19,593.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,553.82/38,017.77 = 19,593.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,553.82x = 38,017.77 × 19,593.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,553.82x = 744,887,490.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,887,490.10/27,553.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,033.91

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