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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,167.29, 40,759.81 and 13,128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,167.29, 40,759.81 and 13,128.93 is: 19,697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,167.29 : 40,759.81 = 13,128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,167.29/40,759.81 = 13,128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,167.29x = 40,759.81 × 13,128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,167.29x = 535,132,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,132,659.48/27,167.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,697.68

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