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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,424.62, 41,105.82 and 12,602.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,424.62, 41,105.82 and 12,602.91 is: 18,890.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,424.62 : 41,105.82 = 12,602.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,424.62/41,105.82 = 12,602.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,424.62x = 41,105.82 × 12,602.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,424.62x = 518,053,151.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,053,151.34/27,424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.08

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