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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,998.60, 41,997.90 and 19,128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,998.60, 41,997.90 and 19,128.20 is: 28,692.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,998.60 : 41,997.90 = 19,128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,998.60/41,997.90 = 19,128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,998.60x = 41,997.90 × 19,128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,998.60x = 803,344,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,344,230.78/27,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,692.30

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