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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,562.62, 41,311.13 and 19,197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,562.62, 41,311.13 and 19,197.35 is: 28,773.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,562.62 : 41,311.13 = 19,197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,562.62/41,311.13 = 19,197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,562.62x = 41,311.13 × 19,197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,562.62x = 793,063,918.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,063,918.96/27,562.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,773.17

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