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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,060.67, 40,591.70 and 12,825.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,060.67, 40,591.70 and 12,825.82 is: 19,239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,060.67 : 40,591.70 = 12,825.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,060.67/40,591.70 = 12,825.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,060.67x = 40,591.70 × 12,825.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,060.67x = 520,621,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,621,837.69/27,060.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,239.06

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