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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,096.60, 40,644.90 and 19,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,096.60, 40,644.90 and 19,666.20 is: 29,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,096.60 : 40,644.90 = 19,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,096.60/40,644.90 = 19,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,096.60x = 40,644.90 × 19,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,096.60x = 799,330,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,330,732.38/27,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,499.30

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