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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,469.76, 41,216.92 and 12,670.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,469.76, 41,216.92 and 12,670.72 is: 19,011.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,469.76 : 41,216.92 = 12,670.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,469.76/41,216.92 = 12,670.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,469.76x = 41,216.92 × 12,670.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,469.76x = 522,248,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,248,052.58/27,469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,011.74

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