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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,377.63, 41,069.07 and 12,590.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,377.63, 41,069.07 and 12,590.67 is: 18,887.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,377.63 : 41,069.07 = 12,590.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,377.63/41,069.07 = 12,590.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,377.63x = 41,069.07 × 12,590.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,377.63x = 517,087,107.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,087,107.58/27,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,887.21

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