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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,997.60, 41,996.40 and 19,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,997.60, 41,996.40 and 19,127.20 is: 28,690.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,997.60 : 41,996.40 = 19,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,997.60/41,996.40 = 19,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,997.60x = 41,996.40 × 19,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,997.60x = 803,273,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,273,542.08/27,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,690.80

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