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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,502.14, 41,246.59 and 12,696.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,502.14, 41,246.59 and 12,696.83 is: 19,042.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,502.14 : 41,246.59 = 12,696.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,502.14/41,246.59 = 12,696.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,502.14x = 41,246.59 × 12,696.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,502.14x = 523,701,076.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,701,076.17/27,502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,042.20

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