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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,522.57, 41,254.94 and 13,463.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,522.57, 41,254.94 and 13,463.17 is: 20,180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,522.57 : 41,254.94 = 13,463.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,522.57/41,254.94 = 13,463.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,522.57x = 41,254.94 × 13,463.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,522.57x = 555,422,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,422,203.24/27,522.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,180.61

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