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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,046, 40,558.62 and 12,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,046, 40,558.62 and 12,997.20 is: 19,490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,046 : 40,558.62 = 12,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,046/40,558.62 = 12,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,046x = 40,558.62 × 12,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,046x = 527,148,495.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,148,495.86/27,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,490.81

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