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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,663.93, 41,440.41 and 12,852.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,663.93, 41,440.41 and 12,852.27 is: 19,252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,663.93 : 41,440.41 = 12,852.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,663.93/41,440.41 = 12,852.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,663.93x = 41,440.41 × 12,852.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,663.93x = 532,603,338.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,603,338.23/27,663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,252.63

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