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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,967.68, 38,587.68 and 19,460.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,967.68, 38,587.68 and 19,460.25 is: 26,849.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,967.68 : 38,587.68 = 19,460.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,967.68/38,587.68 = 19,460.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,967.68x = 38,587.68 × 19,460.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,967.68x = 750,925,899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,925,899.72/27,967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,849.77

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