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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,034.29, 40,560.10 and 12,995.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,034.29, 40,560.10 and 12,995.33 is: 19,497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,034.29 : 40,560.10 = 12,995.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,034.29/40,560.10 = 12,995.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,034.29x = 40,560.10 × 12,995.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,034.29x = 527,091,884.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,091,884.33/27,034.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,497.16

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