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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,033.23, 40,549.83 and 19,684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,033.23, 40,549.83 and 19,684.44 is: 29,526.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,033.23 : 40,549.83 = 19,684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,033.23/40,549.83 = 19,684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,033.23x = 40,549.83 × 19,684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,033.23x = 798,200,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,200,644.96/27,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,526.65

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