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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,205.56, 40,763.07 and 19,268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,205.56, 40,763.07 and 19,268.82 is: 28,871.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,205.56 : 40,763.07 = 19,268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,205.56/40,763.07 = 19,268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,205.56x = 40,763.07 × 19,268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,205.56x = 785,456,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,456,258.48/27,205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,871.17

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