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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,635.07, 38,165.35 and 19,043.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,635.07, 38,165.35 and 19,043.59 is: 26,300.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,635.07 : 38,165.35 = 19,043.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,635.07/38,165.35 = 19,043.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,635.07x = 38,165.35 × 19,043.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,635.07x = 726,805,182.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,805,182.39/27,635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,300.11

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