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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,006.49, 37,272.73 and 19,477.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,006.49, 37,272.73 and 19,477.74 is: 26,882.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,006.49 : 37,272.73 = 19,477.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,006.49/37,272.73 = 19,477.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,006.49x = 37,272.73 × 19,477.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,006.49x = 725,988,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,988,544.03/27,006.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,882.00

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