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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,004.49, 37,269.97 and 19,475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,004.49, 37,269.97 and 19,475.74 is: 26,879.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,004.49 : 37,269.97 = 19,475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,004.49/37,269.97 = 19,475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,004.49x = 37,269.97 × 19,475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,004.49x = 725,860,352.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,860,352.98/27,004.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,879.25

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