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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,844.56, 41,737.68 and 13,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,844.56, 41,737.68 and 13,041 is: 19,547.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,844.56 : 41,737.68 = 13,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,844.56/41,737.68 = 13,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,844.56x = 41,737.68 × 13,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,844.56x = 544,301,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,301,084.88/27,844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,547.84

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