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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,849.62, 38,435.61 and 19,349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,849.62, 38,435.61 and 19,349.48 is: 26,704.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,849.62 : 38,435.61 = 19,349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,849.62/38,435.61 = 19,349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,849.62x = 38,435.61 × 19,349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,849.62x = 743,709,235.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,709,235.63/27,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,704.46

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