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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,926.04, 41,902.72 and 13,136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,926.04, 41,902.72 and 13,136.44 is: 19,711.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,926.04 : 41,902.72 = 13,136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,926.04/41,902.72 = 13,136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,926.04x = 41,902.72 × 13,136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,926.04x = 550,452,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,452,567.12/27,926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.09

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