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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,941.48, 41,905.74 and 13,160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,941.48, 41,905.74 and 13,160.60 is: 19,737.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,941.48 : 41,905.74 = 13,160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,941.48/41,905.74 = 13,160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,941.48x = 41,905.74 × 13,160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,941.48x = 551,504,681.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,504,681.84/27,941.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,737.85

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