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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,984.96, 38,624.04 and 19,026.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,984.96, 38,624.04 and 19,026.36 is: 26,259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,984.96 : 38,624.04 = 19,026.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,984.96/38,624.04 = 19,026.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,984.96x = 38,624.04 × 19,026.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,984.96x = 734,874,889.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,874,889.69/27,984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,259.64

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