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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,125.52, 40,688.28 and 13,082.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,125.52, 40,688.28 and 13,082.94 is: 19,624.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,125.52 : 40,688.28 = 13,082.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,125.52/40,688.28 = 13,082.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,125.52x = 40,688.28 × 13,082.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,125.52x = 532,322,325.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,322,325.94/27,125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,624.41

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