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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,964.03, 41,946 and 19,172.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,964.03, 41,946 and 19,172.29 is: 28,758.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,964.03 : 41,946 = 19,172.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,964.03/41,946 = 19,172.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,964.03x = 41,946 × 19,172.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,964.03x = 804,200,876.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,200,876.34/27,964.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,758.40

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