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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,951.91, 38,565.99 and 19,444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,951.91, 38,565.99 and 19,444.48 is: 26,828.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,951.91 : 38,565.99 = 19,444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,951.91/38,565.99 = 19,444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,951.91x = 38,565.99 × 19,444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,951.91x = 749,895,524.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,895,524.82/27,951.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,828.06

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