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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,593.46, 41,357.78 and 12,771.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,593.46, 41,357.78 and 12,771.06 is: 19,141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,593.46 : 41,357.78 = 12,771.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,593.46/41,357.78 = 12,771.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,593.46x = 41,357.78 × 12,771.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,593.46x = 528,182,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,182,689.85/27,593.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.59

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