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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,985.73, 38,554.60 and 19,473.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,985.73, 38,554.60 and 19,473.23 is: 26,827.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,985.73 : 38,554.60 = 19,473.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,985.73/38,554.60 = 19,473.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,985.73x = 38,554.60 × 19,473.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,985.73x = 750,782,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,782,738.43/27,985.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,827.34

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