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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,586.09, 41,379.14 and 19,282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,586.09, 41,379.14 and 19,282.32 is: 28,923.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,586.09 : 41,379.14 = 19,282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,586.09/41,379.14 = 19,282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,586.09x = 41,379.14 × 19,282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,586.09x = 797,885,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,885,818.80/27,586.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,923.48

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