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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,971.77, 41,957.67 and 19,180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,971.77, 41,957.67 and 19,180.03 is: 28,770.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,971.77 : 41,957.67 = 19,180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,971.77/41,957.67 = 19,180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,971.77x = 41,957.67 × 19,180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,971.77x = 804,749,369.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,749,369.33/27,971.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,770.06

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