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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,341.20, 40,982.62 and 19,526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,341.20, 40,982.62 and 19,526.32 is: 29,268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,341.20 : 40,982.62 = 19,526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,341.20/40,982.62 = 19,526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,341.20x = 40,982.62 × 19,526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,341.20x = 800,239,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,239,752.56/27,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,268.64

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