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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,301.92, 37,636.56 and 19,319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,301.92, 37,636.56 and 19,319.52 is: 26,632.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,301.92 : 37,636.56 = 19,319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,301.92/37,636.56 = 19,319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,301.92x = 37,636.56 × 19,319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,301.92x = 727,120,273.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,120,273.65/27,301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,632.57

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