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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,791.89, 41,672.59 and 19,029.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,791.89, 41,672.59 and 19,029.01 is: 28,533.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,791.89 : 41,672.59 = 19,029.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,791.89/41,672.59 = 19,029.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,791.89x = 41,672.59 × 19,029.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,791.89x = 792,987,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,987,875.90/27,791.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,533.07

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