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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,178.44, 37,488.98 and 19,635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,178.44, 37,488.98 and 19,635.84 is: 27,084.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,178.44 : 37,488.98 = 19,635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,178.44/37,488.98 = 19,635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,178.44x = 37,488.98 × 19,635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,178.44x = 736,127,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,127,613.04/27,178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,084.98

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