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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,239.24, 37,590.89 and 19,175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,239.24, 37,590.89 and 19,175.43 is: 26,462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,239.24 : 37,590.89 = 19,175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,239.24/37,590.89 = 19,175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,239.24x = 37,590.89 × 19,175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,239.24x = 720,821,524.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,821,524.92/27,239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,462.62

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