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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,799.61, 41,711.96 and 13,773.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,799.61, 41,711.96 and 13,773.65 is: 20,666.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,799.61 : 41,711.96 = 13,773.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,799.61/41,711.96 = 13,773.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,799.61x = 41,711.96 × 13,773.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,799.61x = 574,525,763.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,525,763.73/27,799.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.69

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