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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,632.67, 41,453.93 and 12,858.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,632.67, 41,453.93 and 12,858.27 is: 19,289.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,632.67 : 41,453.93 = 12,858.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,632.67/41,453.93 = 12,858.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,632.67x = 41,453.93 × 12,858.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,632.67x = 533,025,760.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,025,760.21/27,632.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,289.69

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