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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,167.18, 40,717.96 and 19,753.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,167.18, 40,717.96 and 19,753.25 is: 29,606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,167.18 : 40,717.96 = 19,753.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,167.18/40,717.96 = 19,753.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,167.18x = 40,717.96 × 19,753.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,167.18x = 804,311,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,311,790.40/27,167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,606.01

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