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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,436.19, 37,823.15 and 19,475.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,436.19, 37,823.15 and 19,475.51 is: 26,848.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,436.19 : 37,823.15 = 19,475.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,436.19/37,823.15 = 19,475.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,436.19x = 37,823.15 × 19,475.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,436.19x = 736,624,995.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,624,995.63/27,436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,848.67

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