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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,593.62, 41,361.64 and 12,790.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,593.62, 41,361.64 and 12,790.33 is: 19,172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,593.62 : 41,361.64 = 12,790.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,593.62/41,361.64 = 12,790.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,593.62x = 41,361.64 × 12,790.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,593.62x = 529,029,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,029,024.94/27,593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,172.15

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