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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,699.16, 38,233.02 and 19,318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,699.16, 38,233.02 and 19,318.36 is: 26,665.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,699.16 : 38,233.02 = 19,318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,699.16/38,233.02 = 19,318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,699.16x = 38,233.02 × 19,318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,699.16x = 738,599,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,599,244.25/27,699.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,665.04

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