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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.53, 41,083.48 and 12,614.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.53, 41,083.48 and 12,614.14 is: 18,896.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.53 : 41,083.48 = 12,614.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.53/41,083.48 = 12,614.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.53x = 41,083.48 × 12,614.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.53x = 518,232,768.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,232,768.41/27,425.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,896.00

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