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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,950.24, 41,925.35 and 19,158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,950.24, 41,925.35 and 19,158.50 is: 28,737.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,950.24 : 41,925.35 = 19,158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,950.24/41,925.35 = 19,158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,950.24x = 41,925.35 × 19,158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,950.24x = 803,226,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,226,656.24/27,950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,737.74

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