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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,756.96, 41,649.11 and 12,966.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,756.96, 41,649.11 and 12,966.92 is: 19,456.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,756.96 : 41,649.11 = 12,966.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,756.96/41,649.11 = 12,966.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,756.96x = 41,649.11 × 12,966.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,756.96x = 540,060,404.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,060,404.36/27,756.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.76

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