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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464, 41,204.20 and 19,474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464, 41,204.20 and 19,474.16 is: 29,217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464 : 41,204.20 = 19,474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464/41,204.20 = 19,474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464x = 41,204.20 × 19,474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464x = 802,417,183.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,417,183.47/27,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,217.05

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