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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,955.20, 41,932.80 and 13,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,955.20, 41,932.80 and 13,159.20 is: 19,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,955.20 : 41,932.80 = 13,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,955.20/41,932.80 = 13,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,955.20x = 41,932.80 × 13,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,955.20x = 551,802,101.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,802,101.76/27,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,738.80

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