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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,588.22, 41,376.15 and 12,795.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,588.22, 41,376.15 and 12,795.21 is: 19,189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,588.22 : 41,376.15 = 12,795.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,588.22/41,376.15 = 12,795.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,588.22x = 41,376.15 × 12,795.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,588.22x = 529,416,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,416,321.36/27,588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,189.94

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