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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,847.59, 41,673.77 and 19,958.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,847.59, 41,673.77 and 19,958.79 is: 29,868.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,847.59 : 41,673.77 = 19,958.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,847.59/41,673.77 = 19,958.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,847.59x = 41,673.77 × 19,958.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,847.59x = 831,758,023.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,758,023.94/27,847.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,868.22

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