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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,983.52, 41,957.04 and 12,984.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,983.52, 41,957.04 and 12,984.48 is: 19,468.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,983.52 : 41,957.04 = 12,984.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,983.52/41,957.04 = 12,984.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,983.52x = 41,957.04 × 12,984.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,983.52x = 544,790,346.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,790,346.74/27,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,468.26

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