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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,955.77, 41,933.64 and 19,164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,955.77, 41,933.64 and 19,164.03 is: 28,746.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,955.77 : 41,933.64 = 19,164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,955.77/41,933.64 = 19,164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,955.77x = 41,933.64 × 19,164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,955.77x = 803,617,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,617,534.97/27,955.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,746.03

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