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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,179.30, 37,494.65 and 19,225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,179.30, 37,494.65 and 19,225.91 is: 26,522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,179.30 : 37,494.65 = 19,225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,179.30/37,494.65 = 19,225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,179.30x = 37,494.65 × 19,225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,179.30x = 720,868,908.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,868,908.18/27,179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,522.72

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