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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,468.28, 41,147.82 and 13,387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,468.28, 41,147.82 and 13,387.24 is: 20,054.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,468.28 : 41,147.82 = 13,387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,468.28/41,147.82 = 13,387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,468.28x = 41,147.82 × 13,387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,468.28x = 550,855,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,855,741.82/27,468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,054.25

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