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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,476.09, 41,212.99 and 12,680.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,476.09, 41,212.99 and 12,680.09 is: 19,019.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,476.09 : 41,212.99 = 12,680.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,476.09/41,212.99 = 12,680.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,476.09x = 41,212.99 × 12,680.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,476.09x = 522,584,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,584,422.37/27,476.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,019.61

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