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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,584.58, 41,376.89 and 19,280.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,584.58, 41,376.89 and 19,280.81 is: 28,921.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,584.58 : 41,376.89 = 19,280.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,584.58/41,376.89 = 19,280.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,584.58x = 41,376.89 × 19,280.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,584.58x = 797,779,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,779,954.48/27,584.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,921.23

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