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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,319.20, 40,978.80 and 19,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,319.20, 40,978.80 and 19,008.60 is: 28,512.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,319.20 : 40,978.80 = 19,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,319.20/40,978.80 = 19,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,319.20x = 40,978.80 × 19,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,319.20x = 778,949,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,949,617.68/27,319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,512.90

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