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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,092.06, 40,644.58 and 13,731.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,092.06, 40,644.58 and 13,731.74 is: 20,600.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,092.06 : 40,644.58 = 13,731.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,092.06/40,644.58 = 13,731.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,092.06x = 40,644.58 × 13,731.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,092.06x = 558,120,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,120,804.97/27,092.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,600.90

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