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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,533.65, 37,997.25 and 19,481.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,533.65, 37,997.25 and 19,481.73 is: 26,885.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,533.65 : 37,997.25 = 19,481.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,533.65/37,997.25 = 19,481.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,533.65x = 37,997.25 × 19,481.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,533.65x = 740,251,989.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,251,989.43/27,533.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,885.36

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