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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,601.59, 41,369.97 and 12,779.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,601.59, 41,369.97 and 12,779.19 is: 19,153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,601.59 : 41,369.97 = 12,779.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,601.59/41,369.97 = 12,779.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,601.59x = 41,369.97 × 12,779.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,601.59x = 528,674,706.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,674,706.92/27,601.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,153.78

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