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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,577.36, 41,328.78 and 19,768.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,577.36, 41,328.78 and 19,768.96 is: 29,626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,577.36 : 41,328.78 = 19,768.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,577.36/41,328.78 = 19,768.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,577.36x = 41,328.78 × 19,768.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,577.36x = 817,026,998.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,026,998.67/27,577.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,626.73

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