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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,526.49, 37,977.82 and 19,029.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,526.49, 37,977.82 and 19,029.05 is: 26,254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,526.49 : 37,977.82 = 19,029.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,526.49/37,977.82 = 19,029.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,526.49x = 37,977.82 × 19,029.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,526.49x = 722,681,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,681,835.67/27,526.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,254.05

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