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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,601.16, 38,073.42 and 19,525.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,601.16, 38,073.42 and 19,525.77 is: 26,934.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,601.16 : 38,073.42 = 19,525.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,601.16/38,073.42 = 19,525.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,601.16x = 38,073.42 × 19,525.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,601.16x = 743,412,842.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,412,842.03/27,601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,934.12

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