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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,513.84, 41,264.12 and 12,708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,513.84, 41,264.12 and 12,708.52 is: 19,059.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,513.84 : 41,264.12 = 12,708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,513.84/41,264.12 = 12,708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,513.84x = 41,264.12 × 12,708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,513.84x = 524,405,894.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,405,894.30/27,513.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,059.71

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