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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,412.65, 37,811.61 and 19,358.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,412.65, 37,811.61 and 19,358.01 is: 26,701.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,412.65 : 37,811.61 = 19,358.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,412.65/37,811.61 = 19,358.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,412.65x = 37,811.61 × 19,358.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,412.65x = 731,957,524.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,957,524.50/27,412.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,701.45

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