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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,954.63, 38,537.82 and 19,983.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,954.63, 38,537.82 and 19,983.02 is: 27,548.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,954.63 : 38,537.82 = 19,983.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,954.63/38,537.82 = 19,983.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,954.63x = 38,537.82 × 19,983.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,954.63x = 770,101,835.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,101,835.13/27,954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,548.28

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