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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,511.25, 41,261.40 and 13,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,511.25, 41,261.40 and 13,465.24 is: 20,195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,511.25 : 41,261.40 = 13,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,511.25/41,261.40 = 13,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,511.25x = 41,261.40 × 13,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,511.25x = 555,594,550.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,594,550.58/27,511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,195.18

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