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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,635.04, 41,441.76 and 12,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,635.04, 41,441.76 and 12,042 is: 18,058.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,635.04 : 41,441.76 = 12,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,635.04/41,441.76 = 12,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,635.04x = 41,441.76 × 12,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,635.04x = 499,041,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,041,673.92/27,635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,058.29

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