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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,426.79, 41,126.01 and 13,387.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,426.79, 41,126.01 and 13,387.47 is: 20,074.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,426.79 : 41,126.01 = 13,387.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,426.79/41,126.01 = 13,387.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,426.79x = 41,126.01 × 13,387.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,426.79x = 550,573,225.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,573,225.09/27,426.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,074.29

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