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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,941.52, 41,886.24 and 19,180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,941.52, 41,886.24 and 19,180.56 is: 28,752.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,941.52 : 41,886.24 = 19,180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,941.52/41,886.24 = 19,180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,941.52x = 41,886.24 × 19,180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,941.52x = 803,401,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,401,539.49/27,941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,752.96

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