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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,575.10, 38,023.24 and 19,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,575.10, 38,023.24 and 19,062.44 is: 26,285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,575.10 : 38,023.24 = 19,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,575.10/38,023.24 = 19,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,575.10x = 38,023.24 × 19,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,575.10x = 724,815,731.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,815,731.11/27,575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,285.15

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