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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,998.66, 38,627.07 and 19,498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,998.66, 38,627.07 and 19,498.52 is: 26,900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,998.66 : 38,627.07 = 19,498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,998.66/38,627.07 = 19,498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,998.66x = 38,627.07 × 19,498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,998.66x = 753,170,696.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,170,696.94/27,998.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,900.24

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