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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,969.27, 41,953.92 and 19,177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,969.27, 41,953.92 and 19,177.53 is: 28,766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,969.27 : 41,953.92 = 19,177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,969.27/41,953.92 = 19,177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,969.27x = 41,953.92 × 19,177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,969.27x = 804,572,330.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,572,330.17/27,969.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,766.30

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