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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,511.32, 37,926.82 and 19,550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,511.32, 37,926.82 and 19,550.64 is: 26,952.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,511.32 : 37,926.82 = 19,550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,511.32/37,926.82 = 19,550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,511.32x = 37,926.82 × 19,550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,511.32x = 741,493,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,493,604.16/27,511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,952.31

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