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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,551.54, 37,968.69 and 19,984.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,551.54, 37,968.69 and 19,984.82 is: 27,541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,551.54 : 37,968.69 = 19,984.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,551.54/37,968.69 = 19,984.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,551.54x = 37,968.69 × 19,984.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,551.54x = 758,797,435.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,797,435.29/27,551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,541.02

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