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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,950.34, 38,588.68 and 19,234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,950.34, 38,588.68 and 19,234.02 is: 26,554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,950.34 : 38,588.68 = 19,234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,950.34/38,588.68 = 19,234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,950.34x = 38,588.68 × 19,234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,950.34x = 742,215,442.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,215,442.89/27,950.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,554.79

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