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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,271.30, 40,901.55 and 13,231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,271.30, 40,901.55 and 13,231.30 is: 19,844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,271.30 : 40,901.55 = 13,231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,271.30/40,901.55 = 13,231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,271.30x = 40,901.55 × 13,231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,271.30x = 541,180,678.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,180,678.52/27,271.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,844.33

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