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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,028.19, 40,542.27 and 19,679.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,028.19, 40,542.27 and 19,679.41 is: 29,519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,028.19 : 40,542.27 = 19,679.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,028.19/40,542.27 = 19,679.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,028.19x = 40,542.27 × 19,679.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,028.19x = 797,847,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,847,953.66/27,028.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,519.10

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