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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,176.96, 37,464.82 and 19,085.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,176.96, 37,464.82 and 19,085.99 is: 26,311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,176.96 : 37,464.82 = 19,085.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,176.96/37,464.82 = 19,085.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,176.96x = 37,464.82 × 19,085.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,176.96x = 715,053,179.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,053,179.87/27,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,311.01

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