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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,313.59, 40,956.67 and 13,264.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,313.59, 40,956.67 and 13,264.81 is: 19,890.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,313.59 : 40,956.67 = 13,264.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,313.59/40,956.67 = 13,264.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,313.59x = 40,956.67 × 13,264.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,313.59x = 543,282,445.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,282,445.78/27,313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,890.55

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