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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,433.41, 41,119.05 and 12,611.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,433.41, 41,119.05 and 12,611.73 is: 18,903.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,433.41 : 41,119.05 = 12,611.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,433.41/41,119.05 = 12,611.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,433.41x = 41,119.05 × 12,611.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,433.41x = 518,582,356.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,582,356.46/27,433.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,903.31

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