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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,168.84, 37,462.86 and 19,197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,168.84, 37,462.86 and 19,197.36 is: 26,471.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,168.84 : 37,462.86 = 19,197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,168.84/37,462.86 = 19,197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,168.84x = 37,462.86 × 19,197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,168.84x = 719,188,010.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,188,010.05/27,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,471.06

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