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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,125.64, 40,714.72 and 13,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,125.64, 40,714.72 and 13,095.52 is: 19,655.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,125.64 : 40,714.72 = 13,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,125.64/40,714.72 = 13,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,125.64x = 40,714.72 × 13,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,125.64x = 533,180,295.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,180,295.53/27,125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,655.95

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