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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,588.48, 27,046.10 and 12,044.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,588.48, 27,046.10 and 12,044.90 is: 16,630.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,588.48 : 27,046.10 = 12,044.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,588.48/27,046.10 = 12,044.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,588.48x = 27,046.10 × 12,044.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,588.48x = 325,767,667.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,767,667.62/19,588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,630.58

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