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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,621.96, 41,454.80 and 12,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,621.96, 41,454.80 and 12,050.52 is: 18,085.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,621.96 : 41,454.80 = 12,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,621.96/41,454.80 = 12,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,621.96x = 41,454.80 × 12,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,621.96x = 499,551,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,551,896.50/27,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,085.32

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