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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,982.62, 41,981.19 and 12,396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,982.62, 41,981.19 and 12,396.54 is: 18,598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,982.62 : 41,981.19 = 12,396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,982.62/41,981.19 = 12,396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,982.62x = 41,981.19 × 12,396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,982.62x = 520,421,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,421,501.08/27,982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,598.03

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