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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592.96, 41,375.16 and 13,546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592.96, 41,375.16 and 13,546.72 is: 20,313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592.96 : 41,375.16 = 13,546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592.96/41,375.16 = 13,546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592.96x = 41,375.16 × 13,546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592.96x = 560,497,707.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,497,707.48/27,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,313.07

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