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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,507.36, 41,223.78 and 19,698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,507.36, 41,223.78 and 19,698.96 is: 29,521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,507.36 : 41,223.78 = 19,698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,507.36/41,223.78 = 19,698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,507.36x = 41,223.78 × 19,698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,507.36x = 812,065,593.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,065,593.27/27,507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,521.76

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