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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,863.62, 41,795.44 and 12,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,863.62, 41,795.44 and 12,055.72 is: 18,083.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,863.62 : 41,795.44 = 12,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,863.62/41,795.44 = 12,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,863.62x = 41,795.44 × 12,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,863.62x = 503,874,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,874,121.92/27,863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,083.58

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