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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,641.93, 38,134.56 and 19,263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,641.93, 38,134.56 and 19,263.29 is: 26,575.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,641.93 : 38,134.56 = 19,263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,641.93/38,134.56 = 19,263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,641.93x = 38,134.56 × 19,263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,641.93x = 734,597,088.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,597,088.30/27,641.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,575.46

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