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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,519.76, 41,266.29 and 13,463.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,519.76, 41,266.29 and 13,463.33 is: 20,188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,519.76 : 41,266.29 = 13,463.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,519.76/41,266.29 = 13,463.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,519.76x = 41,266.29 × 13,463.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,519.76x = 555,581,680.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,581,680.15/27,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,188.46

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