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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,614.97, 41,439.51 and 12,033.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,614.97, 41,439.51 and 12,033.81 is: 18,058.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,614.97 : 41,439.51 = 12,033.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,614.97/41,439.51 = 12,033.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,614.97x = 41,439.51 × 12,033.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,614.97x = 498,675,189.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,675,189.83/27,614.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,058.15

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