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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,570.78, 41,301.09 and 12,759.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,570.78, 41,301.09 and 12,759.66 is: 19,114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,570.78 : 41,301.09 = 12,759.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,570.78/41,301.09 = 12,759.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,570.78x = 41,301.09 × 12,759.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,570.78x = 526,987,866.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,987,866.03/27,570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,114.00

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