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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,595.32, 41,355.70 and 19,787

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,595.32, 41,355.70 and 19,787 is: 29,653.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,595.32 : 41,355.70 = 19,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,595.32/41,355.70 = 19,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,595.32x = 41,355.70 × 19,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,595.32x = 818,305,235.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,305,235.90/27,595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,653.77

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