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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,462.09, 41,178.48 and 13,021.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,462.09, 41,178.48 and 13,021.23 is: 19,524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,462.09 : 41,178.48 = 13,021.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,462.09/41,178.48 = 13,021.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,462.09x = 41,178.48 × 13,021.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,462.09x = 536,194,253.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,194,253.24/27,462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,524.89

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