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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,664.86, 41,458.41 and 12,049.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,664.86, 41,458.41 and 12,049.74 is: 18,057.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,664.86 : 41,458.41 = 12,049.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,664.86/41,458.41 = 12,049.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,664.86x = 41,458.41 × 12,049.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,664.86x = 499,563,061.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,563,061.31/27,664.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.68

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