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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,524.08, 37,943.40 and 19,563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,524.08, 37,943.40 and 19,563.40 is: 26,969.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,524.08 : 37,943.40 = 19,563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,524.08/37,943.40 = 19,563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,524.08x = 37,943.40 × 19,563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,524.08x = 742,301,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,301,911.56/27,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,969.18

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