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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,414.76, 41,115.99 and 12,609.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,414.76, 41,115.99 and 12,609.46 is: 18,911.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,414.76 : 41,115.99 = 12,609.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,414.76/41,115.99 = 12,609.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,414.76x = 41,115.99 × 12,609.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,414.76x = 518,450,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,450,227.74/27,414.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,911.35

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