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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,673.16, 38,197.14 and 19,292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,673.16, 38,197.14 and 19,292.36 is: 26,629.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,673.16 : 38,197.14 = 19,292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,673.16/38,197.14 = 19,292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,673.16x = 38,197.14 × 19,292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,673.16x = 736,912,975.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,912,975.85/27,673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,629.16

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