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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,753.59, 38,266.61 and 19,263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,753.59, 38,266.61 and 19,263.03 is: 26,559.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,753.59 : 38,266.61 = 19,263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,753.59/38,266.61 = 19,263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,753.59x = 38,266.61 × 19,263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,753.59x = 737,130,760.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,130,760.11/27,753.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,559.84

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