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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,472.76, 41,221.42 and 12,673.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,472.76, 41,221.42 and 12,673.72 is: 19,016.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,472.76 : 41,221.42 = 12,673.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,472.76/41,221.42 = 12,673.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,472.76x = 41,221.42 × 12,673.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,472.76x = 522,428,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,428,735.08/27,472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,016.25

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