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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,961.24, 41,941.86 and 19,169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,961.24, 41,941.86 and 19,169.50 is: 28,754.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,961.24 : 41,941.86 = 19,169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,961.24/41,941.86 = 19,169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,961.24x = 41,941.86 × 19,169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,961.24x = 804,004,485.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,004,485.27/27,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,754.25

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