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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,306.68, 40,958.58 and 13,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,306.68, 40,958.58 and 13,451 is: 20,175.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,306.68 : 40,958.58 = 13,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,306.68/40,958.58 = 13,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,306.68x = 40,958.58 × 13,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,306.68x = 550,933,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,933,859.58/27,306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,175.79

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