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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,153.51, 37,432.59 and 19,062.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,153.51, 37,432.59 and 19,062.54 is: 26,278.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,153.51 : 37,432.59 = 19,062.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,153.51/37,432.59 = 19,062.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,153.51x = 37,432.59 × 19,062.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,153.51x = 713,560,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,560,244.18/27,153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,278.75

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