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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,364.15, 40,983.94 and 19,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,364.15, 40,983.94 and 19,050.40 is: 28,532.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,364.15 : 40,983.94 = 19,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,364.15/40,983.94 = 19,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,364.15x = 40,983.94 × 19,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,364.15x = 780,760,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,760,450.58/27,364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,532.24

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