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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,979.64, 41,925.48 and 19,537.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,979.64, 41,925.48 and 19,537.82 is: 29,276.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,979.64 : 41,925.48 = 19,537.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,979.64/41,925.48 = 19,537.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,979.64x = 41,925.48 × 19,537.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,979.64x = 819,132,272.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,132,272.03/27,979.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,276.02

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