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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,956.16, 38,571.85 and 19,448.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,956.16, 38,571.85 and 19,448.73 is: 26,833.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,956.16 : 38,571.85 = 19,448.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,956.16/38,571.85 = 19,448.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,956.16x = 38,571.85 × 19,448.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,956.16x = 750,173,496.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,173,496.25/27,956.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,833.92

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