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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,005.49, 37,271.35 and 19,476.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,005.49, 37,271.35 and 19,476.74 is: 26,880.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,005.49 : 37,271.35 = 19,476.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,005.49/37,271.35 = 19,476.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,005.49x = 37,271.35 × 19,476.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,005.49x = 725,924,393.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,924,393.40/27,005.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,880.62

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