Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,425.72, 41,140.50 and 13,571
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,425.72, 41,140.50 and 13,571 is: 20,357.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,425.72 : 41,140.50 = 13,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,425.72/41,140.50 = 13,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,425.72x = 41,140.50 × 13,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,425.72x = 558,317,725.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,317,725.50/27,425.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,357.45
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