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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,335.27, 40,853.13 and 19,955.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,335.27, 40,853.13 and 19,955.27 is: 29,823.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,335.27 : 40,853.13 = 19,955.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,335.27/40,853.13 = 19,955.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,335.27x = 40,853.13 × 19,955.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,335.27x = 815,235,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,235,239.50/27,335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,823.57

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