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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,426.53, 41,084.98 and 12,615.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,426.53, 41,084.98 and 12,615.14 is: 18,897.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,426.53 : 41,084.98 = 12,615.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,426.53/41,084.98 = 12,615.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,426.53x = 41,084.98 × 12,615.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,426.53x = 518,292,774.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,292,774.60/27,426.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,897.50

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