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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,524.80, 41,268.72 and 12,713.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,524.80, 41,268.72 and 12,713.68 is: 19,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,524.80 : 41,268.72 = 12,713.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,524.80/41,268.72 = 12,713.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,524.80x = 41,268.72 × 12,713.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,524.80x = 524,677,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,677,300.09/27,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,061.98

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