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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,210.97, 40,825.27 and 13,350.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,210.97, 40,825.27 and 13,350.25 is: 20,029.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,210.97 : 40,825.27 = 13,350.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,210.97/40,825.27 = 13,350.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,210.97x = 40,825.27 × 13,350.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,210.97x = 545,027,560.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,027,560.82/27,210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,029.70

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