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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,919.52, 27,617.76 and 19,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,919.52, 27,617.76 and 19,180.80 is: 26,593.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,919.52 : 27,617.76 = 19,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,919.52/27,617.76 = 19,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,919.52x = 27,617.76 × 19,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,919.52x = 529,730,731.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,730,731.01/19,919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,593.55

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