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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,754.52, 38,307.39 and 19,152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,754.52, 38,307.39 and 19,152.78 is: 26,435.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,754.52 : 38,307.39 = 19,152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,754.52/38,307.39 = 19,152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,754.52x = 38,307.39 × 19,152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,754.52x = 733,693,039.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,693,039.98/27,754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,435.08

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