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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,162.54, 37,444.98 and 19,071.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,162.54, 37,444.98 and 19,071.54 is: 26,291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,162.54 : 37,444.98 = 19,071.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,162.54/37,444.98 = 19,071.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,162.54x = 37,444.98 × 19,071.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,162.54x = 714,133,433.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,133,433.87/27,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,291.11

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