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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,137.24, 37,430.69 and 19,087.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,137.24, 37,430.69 and 19,087.97 is: 26,328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,137.24 : 37,430.69 = 19,087.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,137.24/37,430.69 = 19,087.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,137.24x = 37,430.69 × 19,087.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,137.24x = 714,475,887.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,475,887.80/27,137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,328.24

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