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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,194.91, 37,459.05 and 19,223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,194.91, 37,459.05 and 19,223.43 is: 26,478.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,194.91 : 37,459.05 = 19,223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,194.91/37,459.05 = 19,223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,194.91x = 37,459.05 × 19,223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,194.91x = 720,091,142.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,091,142.13/27,194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,478.90

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