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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,468.28, 41,147.46 and 12,656.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,468.28, 41,147.46 and 12,656.92 is: 18,960.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,468.28 : 41,147.46 = 12,656.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,468.28/41,147.46 = 12,656.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,468.28x = 41,147.46 × 12,656.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,468.28x = 520,800,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,800,109.42/27,468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,960.06

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