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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,997.28, 38,643.92 and 19,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,997.28, 38,643.92 and 19,059.72 is: 26,307.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,997.28 : 38,643.92 = 19,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,997.28/38,643.92 = 19,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,997.28x = 38,643.92 × 19,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,997.28x = 736,542,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,542,294.90/27,997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,307.64

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