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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,967.58, 41,951.37 and 19,175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,967.58, 41,951.37 and 19,175.84 is: 28,763.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,967.58 : 41,951.37 = 19,175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,967.58/41,951.37 = 19,175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,967.58x = 41,951.37 × 19,175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,967.58x = 804,452,670.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,452,670.51/27,967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,763.76

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