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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,938.94, 41,908.41 and 13,153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,938.94, 41,908.41 and 13,153.74 is: 19,730.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,938.94 : 41,908.41 = 13,153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,938.94/41,908.41 = 13,153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,938.94x = 41,908.41 × 13,153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,938.94x = 551,252,328.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,252,328.95/27,938.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.61

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