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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,166.22, 40,711.72 and 19,609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,166.22, 40,711.72 and 19,609.52 is: 29,387.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,166.22 : 40,711.72 = 19,609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,166.22/40,711.72 = 19,609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,166.22x = 40,711.72 × 19,609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,166.22x = 798,337,287.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,337,287.57/27,166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,387.13

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