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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,177.09, 37,487.11 and 19,634.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,177.09, 37,487.11 and 19,634.51 is: 27,083.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,177.09 : 37,487.11 = 19,634.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,177.09/37,487.11 = 19,634.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,177.09x = 37,487.11 × 19,634.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,177.09x = 736,041,036.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,041,036.17/27,177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,083.14

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