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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,741.93, 41,637.62 and 12,959.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,741.93, 41,637.62 and 12,959.18 is: 19,450.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,741.93 : 41,637.62 = 12,959.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,741.93/41,637.62 = 12,959.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,741.93x = 41,637.62 × 12,959.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,741.93x = 539,589,412.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,589,412.35/27,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,450.32

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