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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,764.27, 41,652.53 and 12,965.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,764.27, 41,652.53 and 12,965.06 is: 19,450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,764.27 : 41,652.53 = 12,965.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,764.27/41,652.53 = 12,965.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,764.27x = 41,652.53 × 12,965.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,764.27x = 540,027,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,027,638.53/27,764.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,450.45

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