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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,635.57, 38,166.04 and 19,044.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,635.57, 38,166.04 and 19,044.09 is: 26,300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,635.57 : 38,166.04 = 19,044.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,635.57/38,166.04 = 19,044.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,635.57x = 38,166.04 × 19,044.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,635.57x = 726,837,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,837,405.48/27,635.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,300.79

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