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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,462.28, 41,168.76 and 12,663.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,462.28, 41,168.76 and 12,663.64 is: 18,984.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,462.28 : 41,168.76 = 12,663.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,462.28/41,168.76 = 12,663.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,462.28x = 41,168.76 × 12,663.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,462.28x = 521,346,355.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,346,355.89/27,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,984.09

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