Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,192.24, 40,788.36 and 13,338
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,192.24, 40,788.36 and 13,338 is: 20,007
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,192.24 : 40,788.36 = 13,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,192.24/40,788.36 = 13,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,192.24x = 40,788.36 × 13,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,192.24x = 544,035,145.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,035,145.68/27,192.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,007
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