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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,955.49, 41,933.23 and 19,163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,955.49, 41,933.23 and 19,163.75 is: 28,745.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,955.49 : 41,933.23 = 19,163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,955.49/41,933.23 = 19,163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,955.49x = 41,933.23 × 19,163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,955.49x = 803,597,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,597,678.84/27,955.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,745.62

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