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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,036.29, 40,563.10 and 12,997.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,036.29, 40,563.10 and 12,997.33 is: 19,500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,036.29 : 40,563.10 = 12,997.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,036.29/40,563.10 = 12,997.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,036.29x = 40,563.10 × 12,997.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,036.29x = 527,211,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,211,996.52/27,036.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,500.16

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