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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,947.52, 41,920.67 and 13,148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,947.52, 41,920.67 and 13,148.24 is: 19,722.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,947.52 : 41,920.67 = 13,148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,947.52/41,920.67 = 13,148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,947.52x = 41,920.67 × 13,148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,947.52x = 551,182,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,182,820.52/27,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,722.07

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