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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,059.51, 40,589.96 and 12,824.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,059.51, 40,589.96 and 12,824.66 is: 19,237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,059.51 : 40,589.96 = 12,824.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,059.51/40,589.96 = 12,824.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,059.51x = 40,589.96 × 12,824.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,059.51x = 520,552,545.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,552,545.90/27,059.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,237.32

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