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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,427.16, 41,109.63 and 12,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,427.16, 41,109.63 and 12,605.44 is: 18,893.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,427.16 : 41,109.63 = 12,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,427.16/41,109.63 = 12,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,427.16x = 41,109.63 × 12,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,427.16x = 518,204,901.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,204,901.42/27,427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,893.86

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