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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,109.38, 37,399.41 and 19,158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,109.38, 37,399.41 and 19,158.42 is: 26,430.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,109.38 : 37,399.41 = 19,158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,109.38/37,399.41 = 19,158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,109.38x = 37,399.41 × 19,158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,109.38x = 716,513,604.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,513,604.53/27,109.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,430.47

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