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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,835.78, 41,751.78 and 13,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,835.78, 41,751.78 and 13,048 is: 19,571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,835.78 : 41,751.78 = 13,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,835.78/41,751.78 = 13,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,835.78x = 41,751.78 × 13,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,835.78x = 544,777,225.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,777,225.44/27,835.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,571.11

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