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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,316.82, 37,651.89 and 19,348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,316.82, 37,651.89 and 19,348.82 is: 26,669.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,316.82 : 37,651.89 = 19,348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,316.82/37,651.89 = 19,348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,316.82x = 37,651.89 × 19,348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,316.82x = 728,519,642.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,519,642.27/27,316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,669.27

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