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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,499.93, 41,270.66 and 19,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,499.93, 41,270.66 and 19,061.68 is: 28,606.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,499.93 : 41,270.66 = 19,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,499.93/41,270.66 = 19,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,499.93x = 41,270.66 × 19,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,499.93x = 786,688,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,688,171.91/27,499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,606.92

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