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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,938.16, 41,886.96 and 13,139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,938.16, 41,886.96 and 13,139.52 is: 19,699.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,938.16 : 41,886.96 = 13,139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,938.16/41,886.96 = 13,139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,938.16x = 41,886.96 × 13,139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,938.16x = 550,374,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,374,548.66/27,938.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,699.74

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