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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,593.58, 41,357.95 and 12,771.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,593.58, 41,357.95 and 12,771.19 is: 19,141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,593.58 : 41,357.95 = 12,771.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,593.58/41,357.95 = 12,771.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,593.58x = 41,357.95 × 12,771.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,593.58x = 528,190,237.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,190,237.46/27,593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.78

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