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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,523.62, 41,272.65 and 13,484.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,523.62, 41,272.65 and 13,484.34 is: 20,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,523.62 : 41,272.65 = 13,484.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,523.62/41,272.65 = 13,484.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,523.62x = 41,272.65 × 13,484.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,523.62x = 556,534,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,534,445.30/27,523.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.25

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