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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,886.59, 41,829.95 and 19,603.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,886.59, 41,829.95 and 19,603.62 is: 29,405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,886.59 : 41,829.95 = 19,603.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,886.59/41,829.95 = 19,603.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,886.59x = 41,829.95 × 19,603.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,886.59x = 820,018,346.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,018,346.40/27,886.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,405.47

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