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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,427, 57,590.27 and 19,691.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,427, 57,590.27 and 19,691.16 is: 29,511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,427 : 57,590.27 = 19,691.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,427/57,590.27 = 19,691.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,427x = 57,590.27 × 19,691.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,427x = 1,134,019,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,019,221.01/38,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,511.00

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