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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,273.48, 37,614.87 and 19,233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,273.48, 37,614.87 and 19,233.90 is: 26,526.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,273.48 : 37,614.87 = 19,233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,273.48/37,614.87 = 19,233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,273.48x = 37,614.87 × 19,233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,273.48x = 723,480,648.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,480,648.09/27,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,526.89

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