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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,585.09, 41,377.64 and 19,281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,585.09, 41,377.64 and 19,281.32 is: 28,921.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,585.09 : 41,377.64 = 19,281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,585.09/41,377.64 = 19,281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,585.09x = 41,377.64 × 19,281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,585.09x = 797,815,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,815,214.39/27,585.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,921.97

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