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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,852.59, 41,681.26 and 19,963.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,852.59, 41,681.26 and 19,963.80 is: 29,875.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,852.59 : 41,681.26 = 19,963.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,852.59/41,681.26 = 19,963.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,852.59x = 41,681.26 × 19,963.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,852.59x = 832,116,338.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,116,338.39/27,852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,875.73

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