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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,412.54, 41,105.84 and 12,617.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,412.54, 41,105.84 and 12,617.08 is: 18,919.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,412.54 : 41,105.84 = 12,617.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,412.54/41,105.84 = 12,617.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,412.54x = 41,105.84 × 12,617.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,412.54x = 518,635,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,635,600.53/27,412.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,919.65

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