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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,396.80, 41,111.40 and 19,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,396.80, 41,111.40 and 19,982.60 is: 29,985.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,396.80 : 41,111.40 = 19,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,396.80/41,111.40 = 19,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,396.80x = 41,111.40 × 19,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,396.80x = 821,512,661.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,512,661.64/27,396.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,985.72

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