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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,006.97, 40,483.11 and 12,946.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,006.97, 40,483.11 and 12,946.39 is: 19,406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,006.97 : 40,483.11 = 12,946.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,006.97/40,483.11 = 12,946.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,006.97x = 40,483.11 × 12,946.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,006.97x = 524,110,130.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,110,130.47/27,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.48

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