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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,825.14, 41,709.87 and 13,795.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,825.14, 41,709.87 and 13,795.44 is: 20,679.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,825.14 : 41,709.87 = 13,795.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,825.14/41,709.87 = 13,795.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,825.14x = 41,709.87 × 13,795.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,825.14x = 575,406,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,406,008.99/27,825.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.36

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