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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,139.59, 40,723.29 and 12,924.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,139.59, 40,723.29 and 12,924.14 is: 19,392.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,139.59 : 40,723.29 = 12,924.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,139.59/40,723.29 = 12,924.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,139.59x = 40,723.29 × 12,924.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,139.59x = 526,313,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,313,436.60/27,139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,392.83

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