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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,535.47, 41,323.98 and 12,754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,535.47, 41,323.98 and 12,754.76 is: 19,141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,535.47 : 41,323.98 = 12,754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,535.47/41,323.98 = 12,754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,535.47x = 41,323.98 × 12,754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,535.47x = 527,077,447.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,077,447.14/27,535.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.76

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