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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,407.36, 41,109.76 and 19,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,407.36, 41,109.76 and 19,062.72 is: 28,593.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,407.36 : 41,109.76 = 19,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,407.36/41,109.76 = 19,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,407.36x = 41,109.76 × 19,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,407.36x = 783,663,844.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,663,844.15/27,407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,593.19

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