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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,562.46, 41,310.86 and 19,197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,562.46, 41,310.86 and 19,197.18 is: 28,772.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,562.46 : 41,310.86 = 19,197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,562.46/41,310.86 = 19,197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,562.46x = 41,310.86 × 19,197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,562.46x = 793,051,919.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,051,919.39/27,562.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,772.91

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