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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,968.99, 41,953.50 and 19,177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,968.99, 41,953.50 and 19,177.25 is: 28,765.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,968.99 : 41,953.50 = 19,177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,968.99/41,953.50 = 19,177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,968.99x = 41,953.50 × 19,177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,968.99x = 804,552,548.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,552,548.11/27,968.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,765.88

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