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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,239.82, 40,805.06 and 19,859.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,239.82, 40,805.06 and 19,859.91 is: 29,750.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,239.82 : 40,805.06 = 19,859.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,239.82/40,805.06 = 19,859.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,239.82x = 40,805.06 × 19,859.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,239.82x = 810,384,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,384,719.85/27,239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,750.00

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