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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,451.46, 41,145.41 and 12,629.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,451.46, 41,145.41 and 12,629.27 is: 18,929.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,451.46 : 41,145.41 = 12,629.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,451.46/41,145.41 = 12,629.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,451.46x = 41,145.41 × 12,629.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,451.46x = 519,636,492.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,636,492.15/27,451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,929.28

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