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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,033.29, 40,558.60 and 12,994.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,033.29, 40,558.60 and 12,994.33 is: 19,495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,033.29 : 40,558.60 = 12,994.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,033.29/40,558.60 = 12,994.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,033.29x = 40,558.60 × 12,994.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,033.29x = 527,031,698.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,031,698.86/27,033.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.66

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