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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,937.56, 38,570.82 and 19,436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,937.56, 38,570.82 and 19,436.52 is: 26,834.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,937.56 : 38,570.82 = 19,436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,937.56/38,570.82 = 19,436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,937.56x = 38,570.82 × 19,436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,937.56x = 749,682,514.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,682,514.35/27,937.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,834.22

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