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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,864.59, 38,415.20 and 19,892.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,864.59, 38,415.20 and 19,892.97 is: 27,425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,864.59 : 38,415.20 = 19,892.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,864.59/38,415.20 = 19,892.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,864.59x = 38,415.20 × 19,892.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,864.59x = 764,192,321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,192,321.68/27,864.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,425.22

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