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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,092.31, 40,655.39 and 19,494.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,092.31, 40,655.39 and 19,494.37 is: 29,253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,092.31 : 40,655.39 = 19,494.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,092.31/40,655.39 = 19,494.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,092.31x = 40,655.39 × 19,494.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,092.31x = 792,551,250.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,551,250.74/27,092.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,253.73

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