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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,827.64, 41,724.45 and 13,041.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,827.64, 41,724.45 and 13,041.09 is: 19,553.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,827.64 : 41,724.45 = 13,041.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,827.64/41,724.45 = 13,041.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,827.64x = 41,724.45 × 13,041.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,827.64x = 544,132,307.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,132,307.65/27,827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,553.66

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