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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,176.28, 40,778.67 and 19,741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,176.28, 40,778.67 and 19,741.26 is: 29,622.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,176.28 : 40,778.67 = 19,741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,176.28/40,778.67 = 19,741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,176.28x = 40,778.67 × 19,741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,176.28x = 805,022,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,022,228.22/27,176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,622.24

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