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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,975.06, 41,962.50 and 19,183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,975.06, 41,962.50 and 19,183.32 is: 28,774.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,975.06 : 41,962.50 = 19,183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,975.06/41,962.50 = 19,183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,975.06x = 41,962.50 × 19,183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,975.06x = 804,980,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,980,065.50/27,975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,774.92

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