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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,615.79, 41,404.78 and 19,300.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,615.79, 41,404.78 and 19,300.33 is: 28,937.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,615.79 : 41,404.78 = 19,300.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,615.79/41,404.78 = 19,300.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,615.79x = 41,404.78 × 19,300.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,615.79x = 799,125,917.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,125,917.58/27,615.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,937.28

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