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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,518.76, 41,264.79 and 13,462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,518.76, 41,264.79 and 13,462.33 is: 20,186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,518.76 : 41,264.79 = 13,462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,518.76/41,264.79 = 13,462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,518.76x = 41,264.79 × 13,462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,518.76x = 555,520,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,520,103.75/27,518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.96

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