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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,318, 40,986.72 and 13,476.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,318, 40,986.72 and 13,476.72 is: 20,219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,318 : 40,986.72 = 13,476.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,318/40,986.72 = 13,476.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,318x = 40,986.72 × 13,476.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,318x = 552,366,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,366,549.16/27,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,219.88

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