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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,852.52, 41,795.79 and 12,061.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,852.52, 41,795.79 and 12,061.77 is: 18,100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,852.52 : 41,795.79 = 12,061.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,852.52/41,795.79 = 12,061.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,852.52x = 41,795.79 × 12,061.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,852.52x = 504,131,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,131,205.95/27,852.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,100.02

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