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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,951.20, 41,926.80 and 13,155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,951.20, 41,926.80 and 13,155.20 is: 19,732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,951.20 : 41,926.80 = 13,155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,951.20/41,926.80 = 13,155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,951.20x = 41,926.80 × 13,155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,951.20x = 551,555,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,555,439.36/27,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,732.80

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