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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,674.50, 41,511.36 and 12,875.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,674.50, 41,511.36 and 12,875.14 is: 19,312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,674.50 : 41,511.36 = 12,875.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,674.50/41,511.36 = 12,875.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,674.50x = 41,511.36 × 12,875.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,674.50x = 534,464,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,464,571.59/27,674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,312.53

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