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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,181.76, 37,498.08 and 19,228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,181.76, 37,498.08 and 19,228.36 is: 26,526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,181.76 : 37,498.08 = 19,228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,181.76/37,498.08 = 19,228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,181.76x = 37,498.08 × 19,228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,181.76x = 721,026,581.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,026,581.55/27,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,526.12

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