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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,663.04, 41,514 and 12,085.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,663.04, 41,514 and 12,085.12 is: 18,136.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,663.04 : 41,514 = 12,085.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,663.04/41,514 = 12,085.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,663.04x = 41,514 × 12,085.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,663.04x = 501,701,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,701,671.68/27,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,136.17

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