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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,957.43, 38,573.58 and 19,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,957.43, 38,573.58 and 19,450 is: 26,835.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,957.43 : 38,573.58 = 19,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,957.43/38,573.58 = 19,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,957.43x = 38,573.58 × 19,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,957.43x = 750,256,131
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,256,131/27,957.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,835.66

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