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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,655, 38,177.52 and 19,163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,655, 38,177.52 and 19,163.56 is: 26,455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,655 : 38,177.52 = 19,163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,655/38,177.52 = 19,163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,655x = 38,177.52 × 19,163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,655x = 731,617,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,617,195.17/27,655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,455.15

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