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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.94, 41,107.80 and 12,604.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,425.94, 41,107.80 and 12,604.23 is: 18,892.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,425.94 : 41,107.80 = 12,604.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,425.94/41,107.80 = 12,604.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,425.94x = 41,107.80 × 12,604.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,425.94x = 518,132,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,132,165.99/27,425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,892.05

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