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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,664.93, 41,441.91 and 12,853.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,664.93, 41,441.91 and 12,853.27 is: 19,254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,664.93 : 41,441.91 = 12,853.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,664.93/41,441.91 = 12,853.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,664.93x = 41,441.91 × 12,853.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,664.93x = 532,664,058.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,664,058.55/27,664.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,254.13

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