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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,801.61, 41,714.96 and 13,775.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,801.61, 41,714.96 and 13,775.65 is: 20,669.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,801.61 : 41,714.96 = 13,775.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,801.61/41,714.96 = 13,775.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,801.61x = 41,714.96 × 13,775.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,801.61x = 574,650,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,650,688.72/27,801.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.69

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