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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,258.54, 40,858.43 and 13,188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,258.54, 40,858.43 and 13,188.84 is: 19,769.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,258.54 : 40,858.43 = 13,188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,258.54/40,858.43 = 13,188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,258.54x = 40,858.43 × 13,188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,258.54x = 538,875,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,875,229.98/27,258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.04

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