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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592.58, 41,356.46 and 12,770.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592.58, 41,356.46 and 12,770.19 is: 19,140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592.58 : 41,356.46 = 12,770.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592.58/41,356.46 = 12,770.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592.58x = 41,356.46 × 12,770.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592.58x = 528,129,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,129,788.08/27,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,140.29

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