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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,444.69, 41,173.86 and 12,663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,444.69, 41,173.86 and 12,663.90 is: 18,999.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,444.69 : 41,173.86 = 12,663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,444.69/41,173.86 = 12,663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,444.69x = 41,173.86 × 12,663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,444.69x = 521,421,645.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,421,645.65/27,444.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,999.00

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