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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,007.41, 37,250.10 and 19,835.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,007.41, 37,250.10 and 19,835.12 is: 27,357.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,007.41 : 37,250.10 = 19,835.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,007.41/37,250.10 = 19,835.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,007.41x = 37,250.10 × 19,835.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,007.41x = 738,860,017.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,860,017.26/27,007.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,357.68

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