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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,971.70, 41,957.55 and 13,175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,971.70, 41,957.55 and 13,175.70 is: 19,763.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,971.70 : 41,957.55 = 13,175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,971.70/41,957.55 = 13,175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,971.70x = 41,957.55 × 13,175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,971.70x = 552,820,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,820,091.54/27,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,763.55

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