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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,430.40, 41,145.60 and 13,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,430.40, 41,145.60 and 13,606.40 is: 20,409.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,430.40 : 41,145.60 = 13,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,430.40/41,145.60 = 13,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,430.40x = 41,145.60 × 13,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,430.40x = 559,843,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,843,491.84/27,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,409.60

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