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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,960.41, 38,545.74 and 19,988.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,960.41, 38,545.74 and 19,988.78 is: 27,556.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,960.41 : 38,545.74 = 19,988.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,960.41/38,545.74 = 19,988.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,960.41x = 38,545.74 × 19,988.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,960.41x = 770,482,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,482,316.80/27,960.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,556.19

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