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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,533.28, 41,305.68 and 13,674.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,533.28, 41,305.68 and 13,674.72 is: 20,514.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,533.28 : 41,305.68 = 13,674.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,533.28/41,305.68 = 13,674.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,533.28x = 41,305.68 × 13,674.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,533.28x = 564,843,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,843,608.41/27,533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,514.94

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