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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,622.54, 38,107.74 and 19,243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,622.54, 38,107.74 and 19,243.90 is: 26,548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,622.54 : 38,107.74 = 19,243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,622.54/38,107.74 = 19,243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,622.54x = 38,107.74 × 19,243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,622.54x = 733,341,537.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,341,537.79/27,622.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,548.66

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