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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,427.97, 41,110.84 and 12,606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,427.97, 41,110.84 and 12,606.26 is: 18,895.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,427.97 : 41,110.84 = 12,606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,427.97/41,110.84 = 12,606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,427.97x = 41,110.84 × 12,606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,427.97x = 518,253,937.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,253,937.86/27,427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,895.09

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