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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,946.52, 41,919.17 and 13,147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,946.52, 41,919.17 and 13,147.24 is: 19,720.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,946.52 : 41,919.17 = 13,147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,946.52/41,919.17 = 13,147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,946.52x = 41,919.17 × 13,147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,946.52x = 551,121,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,121,178.99/27,946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.57

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