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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,341.46, 40,982.94 and 19,526.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,341.46, 40,982.94 and 19,526.58 is: 29,268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,341.46 : 40,982.94 = 19,526.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,341.46/40,982.94 = 19,526.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,341.46x = 40,982.94 × 19,526.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,341.46x = 800,256,656.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,256,656.55/27,341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,268.98

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