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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,569.77, 38,015.89 and 19,057.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,569.77, 38,015.89 and 19,057.11 is: 26,277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,569.77 : 38,015.89 = 19,057.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,569.77/38,015.89 = 19,057.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,569.77x = 38,015.89 × 19,057.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,569.77x = 724,473,101.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,473,101.49/27,569.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,277.81

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