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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,587.61, 27,044.94 and 12,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,587.61, 27,044.94 and 12,044.08 is: 16,629.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,587.61 : 27,044.94 = 12,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,587.61/27,044.94 = 12,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,587.61x = 27,044.94 × 12,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,587.61x = 325,731,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,731,280.05/19,587.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,629.46

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