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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,435.41, 41,122.05 and 12,613.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,435.41, 41,122.05 and 12,613.73 is: 18,906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,435.41 : 41,122.05 = 12,613.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,435.41/41,122.05 = 12,613.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,435.41x = 41,122.05 × 12,613.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,435.41x = 518,702,435.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,702,435.75/27,435.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.31

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