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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,182.04, 37,511.82 and 19,238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,182.04, 37,511.82 and 19,238.52 is: 26,549.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,182.04 : 37,511.82 = 19,238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,182.04/37,511.82 = 19,238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,182.04x = 37,511.82 × 19,238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,182.04x = 721,671,899.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,671,899.31/27,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,549.59

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