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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,507.72, 41,254.94 and 12,702.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,507.72, 41,254.94 and 12,702.41 is: 19,050.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,507.72 : 41,254.94 = 12,702.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,507.72/41,254.94 = 12,702.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,507.72x = 41,254.94 × 12,702.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,507.72x = 524,036,956.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,036,956.13/27,507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,050.54

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