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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,596.76, 38,037.98 and 19,519.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,596.76, 38,037.98 and 19,519.98 is: 26,905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,596.76 : 38,037.98 = 19,519.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,596.76/38,037.98 = 19,519.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,596.76x = 38,037.98 × 19,519.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,596.76x = 742,500,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,500,608.84/27,596.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,905.35

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