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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,968, 41,938.32 and 13,164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,968, 41,938.32 and 13,164.44 is: 19,740.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,968 : 41,938.32 = 13,164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,968/41,938.32 = 13,164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,968x = 41,938.32 × 13,164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,968x = 552,094,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,094,497.34/27,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.22

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