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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,997.11, 41,995.76 and 19,205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,997.11, 41,995.76 and 19,205.37 is: 28,808.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,997.11 : 41,995.76 = 19,205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,997.11/41,995.76 = 19,205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,997.11x = 41,995.76 × 19,205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,997.11x = 806,544,013.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,544,013.20/27,997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,808.12

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