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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,283.53, 40,917.80 and 19,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,283.53, 40,917.80 and 19,362.54 is: 29,038.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,283.53 : 40,917.80 = 19,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,283.53/40,917.80 = 19,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,283.53x = 40,917.80 × 19,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,283.53x = 792,272,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,272,442.40/27,283.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,038.49

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