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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,542.80, 41,285.32 and 13,483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,542.80, 41,285.32 and 13,483.44 is: 20,211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,542.80 : 41,285.32 = 13,483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,542.80/41,285.32 = 13,483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,542.80x = 41,285.32 × 13,483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,542.80x = 556,668,135.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,668,135.10/27,542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,211.02

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