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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,527.08, 37,966.44 and 19,043.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,527.08, 37,966.44 and 19,043.32 is: 26,265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,527.08 : 37,966.44 = 19,043.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,527.08/37,966.44 = 19,043.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,527.08x = 37,966.44 × 19,043.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,527.08x = 723,007,066.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,007,066.18/27,527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,265.30

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