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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,816.72, 38,366.15 and 19,318.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,816.72, 38,366.15 and 19,318.86 is: 26,645.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,816.72 : 38,366.15 = 19,318.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,816.72/38,366.15 = 19,318.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,816.72x = 38,366.15 × 19,318.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,816.72x = 741,190,183.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,190,183.99/27,816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,645.49

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