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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,845.52, 41,757.96 and 19,521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,845.52, 41,757.96 and 19,521.28 is: 29,274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,845.52 : 41,757.96 = 19,521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,845.52/41,757.96 = 19,521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,845.52x = 41,757.96 × 19,521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,845.52x = 815,168,829.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,168,829.39/27,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,274.69

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