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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,859.52, 41,806.30 and 12,061.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,859.52, 41,806.30 and 12,061.48 is: 18,099.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,859.52 : 41,806.30 = 12,061.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,859.52/41,806.30 = 12,061.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,859.52x = 41,806.30 × 12,061.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,859.52x = 504,245,851.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,245,851.32/27,859.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.59

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