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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,633.74, 41,441.97 and 12,035.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,633.74, 41,441.97 and 12,035.66 is: 18,049.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,633.74 : 41,441.97 = 12,035.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,633.74/41,441.97 = 12,035.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,633.74x = 41,441.97 × 12,035.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,633.74x = 498,781,460.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,781,460.65/27,633.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.73

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