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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,575.46, 41,311.35 and 13,690.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,575.46, 41,311.35 and 13,690.98 is: 20,510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,575.46 : 41,311.35 = 13,690.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,575.46/41,311.35 = 13,690.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,575.46x = 41,311.35 × 13,690.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,575.46x = 565,592,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,592,866.62/27,575.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,510.73

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