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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,835.49, 41,742.96 and 19,511.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,835.49, 41,742.96 and 19,511.25 is: 29,259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,835.49 : 41,742.96 = 19,511.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,835.49/41,742.96 = 19,511.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,835.49x = 41,742.96 × 19,511.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,835.49x = 814,457,328.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,457,328.30/27,835.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,259.68

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