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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,554.67, 41,308.95 and 12,774.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,554.67, 41,308.95 and 12,774.21 is: 19,150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,554.67 : 41,308.95 = 12,774.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,554.67/41,308.95 = 12,774.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,554.67x = 41,308.95 × 12,774.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,554.67x = 527,689,202.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,689,202.18/27,554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,150.63

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