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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,574.76, 38,022.78 and 19,062.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,574.76, 38,022.78 and 19,062.12 is: 26,284.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,574.76 : 38,022.78 = 19,062.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,574.76/38,022.78 = 19,062.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,574.76x = 38,022.78 × 19,062.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,574.76x = 724,794,795.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,794,795.09/27,574.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,284.72

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