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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592.62, 41,360.14 and 12,789.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592.62, 41,360.14 and 12,789.33 is: 19,170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592.62 : 41,360.14 = 12,789.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592.62/41,360.14 = 12,789.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592.62x = 41,360.14 × 12,789.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592.62x = 528,968,479.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,968,479.31/27,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,170.65

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