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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,174.65, 37,483.76 and 19,632.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,174.65, 37,483.76 and 19,632.06 is: 27,079.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,174.65 : 37,483.76 = 19,632.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,174.65/37,483.76 = 19,632.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,174.65x = 37,483.76 × 19,632.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,174.65x = 735,883,327.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,883,327.19/27,174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,079.78

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