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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,997.66, 38,625.69 and 19,497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,997.66, 38,625.69 and 19,497.52 is: 26,898.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,997.66 : 38,625.69 = 19,497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,997.66/38,625.69 = 19,497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,997.66x = 38,625.69 × 19,497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,997.66x = 753,105,163.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,105,163.29/27,997.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,898.86

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