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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,950.42, 41,925.63 and 19,158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,950.42, 41,925.63 and 19,158.68 is: 28,738.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,950.42 : 41,925.63 = 19,158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,950.42/41,925.63 = 19,158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,950.42x = 41,925.63 × 19,158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,950.42x = 803,239,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,239,905.63/27,950.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,738.02

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