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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,566.64, 38,022.48 and 19,071.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,566.64, 38,022.48 and 19,071.36 is: 26,305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,566.64 : 38,022.48 = 19,071.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,566.64/38,022.48 = 19,071.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,566.64x = 38,022.48 × 19,071.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,566.64x = 725,140,404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,140,404.17/27,566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,305.00

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