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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,513.60, 41,263.74 and 12,708.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,513.60, 41,263.74 and 12,708.28 is: 19,059.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,513.60 : 41,263.74 = 12,708.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,513.60/41,263.74 = 12,708.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,513.60x = 41,263.74 × 12,708.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,513.60x = 524,391,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,391,161.77/27,513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,059.34

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