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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,006.12, 37,314.12 and 19,437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,006.12, 37,314.12 and 19,437.48 is: 26,856.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,006.12 : 37,314.12 = 19,437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,006.12/37,314.12 = 19,437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,006.12x = 37,314.12 × 19,437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,006.12x = 725,292,461.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,292,461.22/27,006.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,856.60

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