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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,272.70, 27,040.10 and 19,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,272.70, 27,040.10 and 19,272.70 is: 27,040.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272.70 : 27,040.10 = 19,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272.70/27,040.10 = 19,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272.70x = 27,040.10 × 19,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272.70x = 521,135,735.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,135,735.27/19,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,040.10

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