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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,430.94, 41,115.30 and 12,609.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,430.94, 41,115.30 and 12,609.23 is: 18,899.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,430.94 : 41,115.30 = 12,609.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,430.94/41,115.30 = 12,609.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,430.94x = 41,115.30 × 12,609.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,430.94x = 518,432,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,432,274.22/27,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,899.54

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