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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,905.76, 41,789.04 and 19,546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,905.76, 41,789.04 and 19,546.56 is: 29,271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,905.76 : 41,789.04 = 19,546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,905.76/41,789.04 = 19,546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,905.76x = 41,789.04 × 19,546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,905.76x = 816,831,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,831,977.70/27,905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,271.09

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