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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,569.64, 38,026.62 and 19,074.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,569.64, 38,026.62 and 19,074.36 is: 26,309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,569.64 : 38,026.62 = 19,074.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,569.64/38,026.62 = 19,074.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,569.64x = 38,026.62 × 19,074.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,569.64x = 725,333,439.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,333,439.46/27,569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,309.14

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