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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.17, 41,293.23 and 12,763.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.17, 41,293.23 and 12,763.68 is: 19,134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.17 : 41,293.23 = 12,763.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.17/41,293.23 = 12,763.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.17x = 41,293.23 × 12,763.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.17x = 527,053,573.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,053,573.89/27,544.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,134.85

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