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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,840.91, 41,741.52 and 13,041.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,840.91, 41,741.52 and 13,041.75 is: 19,553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,840.91 : 41,741.52 = 13,041.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,840.91/41,741.52 = 13,041.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,840.91x = 41,741.52 × 13,041.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,840.91x = 544,382,468.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,382,468.46/27,840.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,553.33

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