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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,167, 37,478.58 and 19,216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,167, 37,478.58 and 19,216.04 is: 26,509.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,167 : 37,478.58 = 19,216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,167/37,478.58 = 19,216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,167x = 37,478.58 × 19,216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,167x = 720,189,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,189,892.42/27,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,509.73

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