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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,323.32, 37,660.86 and 19,355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,323.32, 37,660.86 and 19,355.32 is: 26,678.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,323.32 : 37,660.86 = 19,355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,323.32/37,660.86 = 19,355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,323.32x = 37,660.86 × 19,355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,323.32x = 728,937,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,937,996.78/27,323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,678.24

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