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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.80, 41,138.70 and 19,552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.80, 41,138.70 and 19,552.60 is: 29,328.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.80 : 41,138.70 = 19,552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.80/41,138.70 = 19,552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.80x = 41,138.70 × 19,552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.80x = 804,368,545.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,368,545.62/27,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,328.90

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