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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,161.01, 37,442.93 and 19,070.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,161.01, 37,442.93 and 19,070.06 is: 26,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,161.01 : 37,442.93 = 19,070.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,161.01/37,442.93 = 19,070.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,161.01x = 37,442.93 × 19,070.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,161.01x = 714,038,639.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,038,639.11/27,161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,289.10

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