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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,588.64, 41,371.76 and 13,554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,588.64, 41,371.76 and 13,554.72 is: 20,326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,588.64 : 41,371.76 = 13,554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,588.64/41,371.76 = 13,554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,588.64x = 41,371.76 × 13,554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,588.64x = 560,782,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,782,622.71/27,588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,326.58

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