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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,769.16, 38,327.58 and 19,167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,769.16, 38,327.58 and 19,167.41 is: 26,455.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,769.16 : 38,327.58 = 19,167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,769.16/38,327.58 = 19,167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,769.16x = 38,327.58 × 19,167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,769.16x = 734,640,248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,640,248.53/27,769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,455.26

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