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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,851.52, 41,794.29 and 12,060.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,851.52, 41,794.29 and 12,060.77 is: 18,098.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,851.52 : 41,794.29 = 12,060.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,851.52/41,794.29 = 12,060.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,851.52x = 41,794.29 × 12,060.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,851.52x = 504,071,423.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,071,423.49/27,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.52

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