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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,174.08, 40,765.44 and 13,324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,174.08, 40,765.44 and 13,324.16 is: 19,988.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,174.08 : 40,765.44 = 13,324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,174.08/40,765.44 = 13,324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,174.08x = 40,765.44 × 13,324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,174.08x = 543,165,245.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,165,245.03/27,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,988.36

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