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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,323.73, 40,986.81 and 13,295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,323.73, 40,986.81 and 13,295.34 is: 19,943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,323.73 : 40,986.81 = 13,295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,323.73/40,986.81 = 13,295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,323.73x = 40,986.81 × 13,295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,323.73x = 544,933,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,933,574.47/27,323.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,943.60

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