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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,849.97, 41,791.38 and 13,059.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,849.97, 41,791.38 and 13,059.01 is: 19,596.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,849.97 : 41,791.38 = 13,059.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,849.97/41,791.38 = 13,059.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,849.97x = 41,791.38 × 13,059.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,849.97x = 545,754,049.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,754,049.33/27,849.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,596.22

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