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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,036.97, 40,529.94 and 13,004.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,036.97, 40,529.94 and 13,004.94 is: 19,495.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,036.97 : 40,529.94 = 13,004.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,036.97/40,529.94 = 13,004.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,036.97x = 40,529.94 × 13,004.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,036.97x = 527,089,437.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,089,437.90/27,036.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,495.14

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