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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,436.59, 41,130.84 and 13,197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,436.59, 41,130.84 and 13,197.96 is: 19,785.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,436.59 : 41,130.84 = 13,197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,436.59/41,130.84 = 13,197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,436.59x = 41,130.84 × 13,197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,436.59x = 542,843,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,843,181.09/27,436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,785.37

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