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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,519.62, 41,281.38 and 13,491.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,519.62, 41,281.38 and 13,491.38 is: 20,238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,519.62 : 41,281.38 = 13,491.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,519.62/41,281.38 = 13,491.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,519.62x = 41,281.38 × 13,491.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,519.62x = 556,942,784.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,942,784.50/27,519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,238.03

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