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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,998.92, 41,985.60 and 12,203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,998.92, 41,985.60 and 12,203.29 is: 18,299.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,998.92 : 41,985.60 = 12,203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,998.92/41,985.60 = 12,203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,998.92x = 41,985.60 × 12,203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,998.92x = 512,362,452.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,362,452.62/27,998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,299.36

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