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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,472.17, 41,224.66 and 19,135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,472.17, 41,224.66 and 19,135.61 is: 28,714.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,472.17 : 41,224.66 = 19,135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,472.17/41,224.66 = 19,135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,472.17x = 41,224.66 × 19,135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,472.17x = 788,858,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,858,714.34/27,472.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,714.83

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