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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,488.57, 41,241.06 and 19,498.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,488.57, 41,241.06 and 19,498.73 is: 29,253.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,488.57 : 41,241.06 = 19,498.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,488.57/41,241.06 = 19,498.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,488.57x = 41,241.06 × 19,498.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,488.57x = 804,148,293.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,148,293.85/27,488.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,253.92

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