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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.66, 38,624.31 and 19,496.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.66, 38,624.31 and 19,496.52 is: 26,897.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.66 : 38,624.31 = 19,496.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.66/38,624.31 = 19,496.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.66x = 38,624.31 × 19,496.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.66x = 753,039,632.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,039,632.40/27,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,897.48

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