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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.02, 40,910.98 and 13,236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.02, 40,910.98 and 13,236.82 is: 19,861.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.02 : 40,910.98 = 13,236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.02/40,910.98 = 13,236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.02x = 40,910.98 × 13,236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.02x = 541,531,278.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,531,278.28/27,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,861.03

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