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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,573.04, 38,029.96 and 19,089.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,573.04, 38,029.96 and 19,089.36 is: 26,328.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,573.04 : 38,029.96 = 19,089.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,573.04/38,029.96 = 19,089.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,573.04x = 38,029.96 × 19,089.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,573.04x = 725,967,597.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,967,597.23/27,573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,328.89

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