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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,149.88, 37,444.62 and 19,110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,149.88, 37,444.62 and 19,110.15 is: 26,356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,149.88 : 37,444.62 = 19,110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,149.88/37,444.62 = 19,110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,149.88x = 37,444.62 × 19,110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,149.88x = 715,572,136.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,572,136.51/27,149.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,356.37

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