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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,682.75, 41,553.35 and 12,905.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,682.75, 41,553.35 and 12,905.92 is: 19,372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,682.75 : 41,553.35 = 12,905.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,682.75/41,553.35 = 12,905.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,682.75x = 41,553.35 × 12,905.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,682.75x = 536,284,210.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,284,210.83/27,682.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,372.50

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