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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,023.28, 37,292.16 and 19,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,023.28, 37,292.16 and 19,079.28 is: 26,329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,023.28 : 37,292.16 = 19,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,023.28/37,292.16 = 19,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,023.28x = 37,292.16 × 19,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,023.28x = 711,507,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,507,562.44/27,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,329.43

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