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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,502.93, 41,198.91 and 12,691.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,502.93, 41,198.91 and 12,691.27 is: 19,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,502.93 : 41,198.91 = 12,691.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,502.93/41,198.91 = 12,691.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,502.93x = 41,198.91 × 12,691.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,502.93x = 522,866,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,866,490.52/27,502.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,011.30

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