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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,154.77, 37,447.34 and 19,085.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,154.77, 37,447.34 and 19,085.82 is: 26,319.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,154.77 : 37,447.34 = 19,085.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,154.77/37,447.34 = 19,085.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,154.77x = 37,447.34 × 19,085.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,154.77x = 714,713,095.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,713,095.29/27,154.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,319.98

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