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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,550.65, 41,310.45 and 12,741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,550.65, 41,310.45 and 12,741.24 is: 19,104.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,550.65 : 41,310.45 = 12,741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,550.65/41,310.45 = 12,741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,550.65x = 41,310.45 × 12,741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,550.65x = 526,346,357.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,346,357.96/27,550.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,104.68

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