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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,023.10, 40,534.65 and 19,592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,023.10, 40,534.65 and 19,592.70 is: 29,389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,023.10 : 40,534.65 = 19,592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,023.10/40,534.65 = 19,592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,023.10x = 40,534.65 × 19,592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,023.10x = 794,183,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,183,237.06/27,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,389.05

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