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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,282.62, 40,923.48 and 13,240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,282.62, 40,923.48 and 13,240.26 is: 19,860.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,282.62 : 40,923.48 = 13,240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,282.62/40,923.48 = 13,240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,282.62x = 40,923.48 × 13,240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,282.62x = 541,837,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,837,490.48/27,282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,860.17

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