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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,990.96, 38,632.32 and 19,032.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,990.96, 38,632.32 and 19,032.36 is: 26,267.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,990.96 : 38,632.32 = 19,032.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,990.96/38,632.32 = 19,032.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,990.96x = 38,632.32 × 19,032.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,990.96x = 735,264,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,264,221.88/27,990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,267.92

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