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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,035.61, 40,553.39 and 19,686.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,035.61, 40,553.39 and 19,686.83 is: 29,530.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,035.61 : 40,553.39 = 19,686.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,035.61/40,553.39 = 19,686.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,035.61x = 40,553.39 × 19,686.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,035.61x = 798,367,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,367,393.65/27,035.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,530.22

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