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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,646.92, 38,157.48 and 19,161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,646.92, 38,157.48 and 19,161.36 is: 26,445.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,646.92 : 38,157.48 = 19,161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,646.92/38,157.48 = 19,161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,646.92x = 38,157.48 × 19,161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,646.92x = 731,149,210.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,149,210.97/27,646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,445.96

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