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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,072.84, 37,291.10 and 19,101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,072.84, 37,291.10 and 19,101.08 is: 26,310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,072.84 : 37,291.10 = 19,101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,072.84/37,291.10 = 19,101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,072.84x = 37,291.10 × 19,101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,072.84x = 712,300,284.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,300,284.39/27,072.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,310.51

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