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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,714.08, 41,585.02 and 12,924.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,714.08, 41,585.02 and 12,924.16 is: 19,392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,714.08 : 41,585.02 = 12,924.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,714.08/41,585.02 = 12,924.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,714.08x = 41,585.02 × 12,924.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,714.08x = 537,451,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,451,452.08/27,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,392.72

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