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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,826.22, 41,719.88 and 13,769.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,826.22, 41,719.88 and 13,769.07 is: 20,643.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,826.22 : 41,719.88 = 13,769.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,826.22/41,719.88 = 13,769.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,826.22x = 41,719.88 × 13,769.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,826.22x = 574,443,879.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,443,879.27/27,826.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,643.98

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