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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,808.12, 38,346.44 and 19,319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,808.12, 38,346.44 and 19,319.86 is: 26,641.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,808.12 : 38,346.44 = 19,319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,808.12/38,346.44 = 19,319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,808.12x = 38,346.44 × 19,319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,808.12x = 740,847,852.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,847,852.30/27,808.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,641.42

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