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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,672.69, 41,507.51 and 12,090.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,672.69, 41,507.51 and 12,090.27 is: 18,134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,672.69 : 41,507.51 = 12,090.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,672.69/41,507.51 = 12,090.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,672.69x = 41,507.51 × 12,090.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,672.69x = 501,836,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,836,942.48/27,672.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,134.74

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