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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,587.94, 38,050.44 and 19,104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,587.94, 38,050.44 and 19,104.24 is: 26,349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,587.94 : 38,050.44 = 19,104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,587.94/38,050.44 = 19,104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,587.94x = 38,050.44 × 19,104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,587.94x = 726,924,737.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,924,737.87/27,587.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,349.37

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